Jul 282005
The Weblog of Doubt and Other Disorders
OCD In The News
- Le Roy school district announces meeting to discuss new environmental test results - The BatavianLe Roy school district announces meeting to discuss new environmental test resultsThe BatavianJenike said the disorder was once thought rare, but he believes it is more common than many doctors realize. I used to think it was very rare, too. I've worked on OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) my whole career, and I couldn't figure out why no one ... […]
- 'Deep Mistrust' of Psychoactive Meds' Efficacy Unfounded - Medscape'Deep Mistrust' of Psychoactive Meds' Efficacy UnfoundedMedscapeIn the study, the investigators examined 33 meta-analyses of 16 different drugs used to treat the following psychiatric disorders: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, ... […]
- Could an infection be behind mysterious Tourette's-like syndrome affecting ... - Daily MailDaily MailCould an infection be behind mysterious Tourette's-like syndrome affecting ...Daily MailResearchers are now looking into a new explanation – that infections caused by bacteria or viruses can cause also infect the brain, leading to onsets of Tourette's and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Doctors from the Dent Neurological Institute have ... […]
- OCD: All you need to know - India.Com HealthOCD: All you need to knowIndia.Com HealthAlthough her behaviour doesn't really seem that serious Ananya was suffering from an extreme case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Her desire to keep things clean took over her mind until it became the most important thing her life. […]
- Playwright Project debuts new musical starring Obsessive Compulsive boy - Indiana Daily StudentPlaywright Project debuts new musical starring Obsessive Compulsive boyIndiana Daily StudentThe musical revolves around David, a character dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder , who refuses to leave the confines of his 8-by-8 bathroom. In fact, from beginning to end, David is always onstage, reluctant to leave the bathroom and trapped ...BWW Interviews […]
- Negative Reinforcement: It Isn't What you Think It Is - PsychCentral.com (blog)Negative Reinforcement: It Isn't What you Think It IsPsychCentral.com (blog)However, if you want to learn even more about this issue, we discuss it in more detail in Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder For Dummies. Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and a Founding Fellow in ... […]
That is a VERY
Ooops, sorry Inc – pressed wrong button.
What I was trying to say was how that is very accurate and important definition of pure-’O’ OCD. Most of all:
The partly processed thought somehow becomes permanent, or “intrusive,” and can generate unpleasant emotional or physiological responses.
The ‘physiological responses’ section is one of the most overlooked and misinterpreted areas by both professionals AND patients alike.
As someone who suffers from the ‘H’ and ‘P’ strains of OCD (see my site for explanations folks), they are the ones that really screw with you – indeed, most sufferers of some sexually-related form of OCD all report suffering with physiological sensations in certain areas (I can say no more without becoming explicit folks but am sure you get the idea) and, though not arousal, are immediately interpreted as such.
The stupid thing is, these reactions are no more then stress and anxiety reactions – almost the opposite of what they fear (indeed, even if their worst fear – that of arousal – was to happen, a study of the process tends to find that an arousal response often has nothing to do with attraction or sexual desire and this myth of one equalling the other is just that). Unfortunately, with OCD being what it is, rational thought is none too easy when in its grip.
Matty
P.S. Inc, have never got trackbacks to work properly. If I can’t (again), is it ok to use this article on my site and credit yourself with it? Drop me an email if so, dude.
Can you answer a question for me?
I have OCD bad, and It’s literally driving me crazy!! But, as you know probally there is relief in knowing more about the disease. My question is ” Are the Obssesive thoughts usually always things that are completly rediculous and the total opposite of who the person is, and how they really feel? Thanks.