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Compulsive Disorders
Compulsive disorders are characterized by repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing and checking) or mental actions (e.g., praying, counting or repeating words silently). Compulsive disorders such as the preceding obsessively drives a person to perform repetitive responses. The behavioral or mental manifestations are means of prevention or reduction of anguish in compulsive disorders. Realisticly, compulsive disorder does not resolve the plaguing fear; rather, it reinforces the need to obsess. Many persons recognize their compulsive disorders at some point because their compulsive behavior begins to cause extraordinary stress, become time consuming, and begin to interfere with their individual life functions. Compulsive disorders can effect a person so dramatically that s/he begins to avoid situations or activities; thus creating a hermit state where s/he becomes homebound, making work difficult and even impossible.
One form of treatment for compulsive disorders is Behavioural Psychotherapy. This involves a structured regime, complimentary to the needs of the individual. Compulsive disorder patients are then encouraged to confront their fears through exposure without resorting to their original tick. The theory behind confrontation is that anxiety becomes less and less; therefore, the compulsive disorder becomes less controlling. Sometimes, antidepressants are utilized throughtout the course of treatment.
If you or someone you know may be suffering from compulsive disorder, perhaps one of our professional therapists can be of assistance. Feel free to check our business directory for a therapist near you.
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Articles in the category Compulsive Disorders:
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OCD on Oprah: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is "Learned Behavior"
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Can You Overcome Binge Eating?
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Compulsive Disorders