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Obsessions are an inherent aspect of autism, but the obsessions and
compulsions of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are different in
quality and quantity. OCD may occur with autism although it is difficult
to diagnose because of the overlap of symptoms. There is very likely
a genetic link between autism and OCD.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a neurobiological illness,
classified as an anxiety disorder. the individual with OCD experiences
and attempts to suppress recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions)
that cause anxiety or discomfort. Ritualistic behaviors (compulsions)
follow and are performed to neutralize and prevent this unease, though
the relief is only of a temporary nature. The person realizes that
the obsessions are a product of his or her own mind and that the behavior
is excessive or unreasonable. Compulsions may consist of mental rituals
only, and therefore may be unnoticed by others. Until the illness
becomes moderate to severe, the compulsions are often done secretively
or are well disguised, so that the person's closest associates are
not aware of them. Generally the person feels that he/she is going
'crazy', feels ashamed, and fears telling others about it.
Articles
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder. The New Biology of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
By Judith L. Rapoport, MD The Harvard Medical School Mental Health...
WESTERN.
HEALTH WATCH. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Spring 94.
By Michelle Glennie.
Comorbidity
of Juvenile Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Corpus Callosal
Morphology In Treatment-Naïve. Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Ecstasy and Sexual Function
(premature ejaculation) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Effective
Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
by. Bradley C. Reimann, PhD.
UA
College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Presents Dec. 4 Lecture on
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
DHHS
Publication NIH 94-3755.
New
Findings in Obsessive-compulsive Disorder edited by Thomas R.
No cure for obsessions. by Laura Scriver Health Reporter.
Resources
Obsessive
& Compulsive disorder CHAT Login
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE
DISORDER * SUPPORT GROUP.
Diagnosis and Testing
A Screening Test
for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
A Screening Test
for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
A Screening
Test for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Children's Yale-Brown
Obsessive Compulsive Scale:
Diagnosis
of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Factor structure of the Yale-Brown
Obsessive-compulsive scale (YBOCS)
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