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obsessive-compulsive disorder |
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obsessive-compulsive disorderMental disorder in which an individual experiences obsessions or compulsions, either singly or together. An obsession is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an unreasonable idea or feeling (such as of being contaminated through shaking hands with someone). A compulsion is an irresistible impulse to perform an irrational act (such as repeatedly washing the hands). The two phenomena are usually, but not always, linked in the obsessive-compulsive person. Onset of the illness has been linked to malregulation of the neurotransmitter serotonin as well as to the ill effects of high stress. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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95) deals with the problems arising from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and provides readers with insights and skills for effectively coping, thereby enabling them to have courage, hope, and choices. If you struggle with violent or unpleasant thoughts which just keep coming back, you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder--and if so, OVERCOMING OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS can help get a handle on the problem. Currently the agent is marketed under the trade names of Depromel (by Meiji Seika Kaisha) and Luvox (by Solvay Seiyaku) and indicated for depression and obsessive-compulsive. |
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