Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

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not affect aspects of their life and miss out on important opportunities because of the disorder. Children who suffer with OCD can cause very serious problems for the growth of a child. It is important for parents to try to pick up on the child’s disorder early so they can take them to a doctor The symptoms can worsen, or they can ease. People will try to help themselves by avoiding situations that trigger their obsessions and may try to cure themselves by using alcohol or drugs. Unwanted and repetitive thoughts occur frequently in a person’s mind with OCD. An example of this would if a person thought a dish was unclean even after being washed and must wash in multiple times in order to makes sure it is. Another example would be when looking a house or car door they would go back and check multiple times to make sure they locked it. Some of the most common repetitive behaviors can include rearranging. counting, repeating sayings and list making. People with OCD may also have ...

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