Does Ocd Include This?

[pinklady66]

I don't know too much about ocd, except for the fact that it makes a person obssessed with how things are placed and that they are placed in a certain spot, and the constant handwashing for fear of germs..ect.

My question about the disorder, is does it make a person think unwanted thoughts and those thoughts can't get out of their head? Or is this schtziphrenia?

[lostsoul]

your best bet is to read up about it as none of us here are the experts. also ask your gp / pdoc about your experience.

as far as i know, yes, ocd includes getting unwanted and often unpleasant thoughts but what makes them obsessive complusive is that you get it a lot and it is more or less an intrusion to daily routine, and also that you act on the thought in some way to lessen the discomfort.

every time you 'check' or give in to the thought by some action, you reinforce it. i think the treatment involves not checking or acting until you are convinced nothing bad will happen, until you are not worried about the thought and then the thought goes. not sure about that.

but yeah ocd doesnt have to be about hand washing or repeating things or ordering things, it can be other stuff too.

hope that helps. maybe check out the mental-health-matters website they have great info there about this sorta stuff.

hugs

lost

[cady4evr]

OCD is a disorder where you have obsessive thoughts and then u have to do "riutuals" to get rid of those thoughts and anxiety, even though it calms u donw that one session, it reinforces it at the end, it will demand more rituals and it can move onto other things and become worse. if u dont get it under control aka find a med that will work. that the hard part.

schizophrennia is a brain disorder where u have distorted thoughts and lose touch of reality. but u dont have to have schiz to have that. that why it soo hard to diagnose because alot docs misdiagnose cause alot of diseases have the same symptons.

Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality and relates to others. People with schizophrenia -- the most chronic and disabling of the major mental illnesses -- often have problems functioning in society, at work and at school, and in relationships. Schizophrenia can leave its sufferer frightened and withdrawn. It is a life-long disease that cannot be cured

There are two different symptons: here they are:

POSITIVE:

In this case, the word positive does not mean "good." Rather, it refers to obvious symptoms that are not present in people without schizophrenia. These symptoms, which are sometime referred to as psychotic symptoms, include:

Delusions: Delusions are strange beliefs that are not based in reality and that the person refuses to give up, even when presented with factual information. For example, the person suffering from delusions may believe that people can hear his or her thoughts, that he or she is God or the devil, or that people are putting thoughts into his or her head.

Hallucinations: These involve perceiving sensations that aren't real, such as seeing things that aren't there, hearing voices, smelling strange odors, having a "funny" taste in your mouth and feeling sensations on your skin even though nothing is touching your body. Hearing voices is the most common hallucination in people with schizophrenia. The voices may comment on the person's behavior, insult the person or give commands.

NEGATIVE

In this case, the word negative does not mean "bad," but reflects the absence of certain normal behaviors in people with schizophrenia. Negative symptoms include:

Lack of emotion and expression; or emotions, thoughts and moods that do not fit with situations or events (for example, crying instead of laughing at a joke)

Withdrawal from family, friends and social activities

Reduced energy

Lack of motivation

Loss of pleasure or interest in life

Poor hygiene and grooming habits

Problems functioning at school, work or other activities

Moodiness (being very sad or very happy, or having swings in mood)

Catatonia (a condition in which the person becomes fixed in a single position for a very long time)