Review Questions Classification of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
August 31st, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Typically, those who experience strong compulsions to perform certain tasks or routines repeatedly with concerns about the perceived consequences of not doing so are associated with obsessive compulsive disorder, a mental health issue that can become debilitating for some people. This issue has traditionally been classified as relating to health concerns involving anxiety, but a review carried out at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that OCD may stem from purely biological causes. While the review is far from being conclusive, it notes that a combination of treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and cognitive behavioral therapy is most promising for modern recovery.
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3 comments so far
I hope they do more studies of this kind. As someone who suffers from OCD, I’ve wondered many times of the possibility of it being something biological, possibly passed down through families. Although my father has never been diagnosed, he’s always struggled with symptoms of this disorder.
I echo steve’s thoughts except that it is my mum. My grandma had a fetish for washing and ironing clothes all day long and so does mum. She is 62 now and I am getting worried as that’s all she is doing all day long.
Interesting!! I believe most therapists are aware of this.