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This 12 page paper examines OCD. The paper provides a complete overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. New research is discussed and the science behind the disorder is revealed.
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to help him cope with a disordered world. That case is more severe than say the Friends character Monica who is simply a neat freak. But to some extent,
she suffers too. In fact, her friends would sometimes drive her crazy by not putting things away just for fun. While it is funny on a sitcom, many people may
not realize that a compulsion to arrange items in perfect symmetry or in a certain order is a sign of obsessive compulsive disorder ("Common," 2007). An inability to throw anything
away is also another common sign ("Common," 2007). Interestingly, Monica probably does not have OCD. In fact, many people check the stove before they leave the house or like
to neaten the living room. In fact, Penzel (2000) warns that the terms obsessive and compulsion are used quite frequently in the general population. This to some extent minimizes the
seriousness of the true disorder. It might cause people to believe they have OCD when they really are just a bit anxious. Diagnosis is more complex and symptoms are marked.
Jack Nicholson, who played a character with a severe case of OCD in As Good As It Gets is a better example of the condition. In the film, he
was so obsessed with germs, he brought plasticware to a diner everyday instead of using ordinary utensils. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an interesting malady. Those who suffer with the
condition do not always have the same symptoms which makes diagnosis rather challenging. Treatment varies as well and while many good options are available, there is no cure. Before delving
into the condition and treatment options, it pays to look at the science of OCD. People understand what it is and the examples provided here gives one a glimpse of
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