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OCD
OCD: In Children And Adolescents Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and teens has become more common in recent years. However, comparative literature essay example since young people find their symptoms nonsensical, they may be secretive about their symptoms. The symptoms may come to light when they become severe.
The symptoms of OCD in children and adolescents involve repetitive thoughts or images called obsessions. Compulsions represent the ritual behaviours that they repeat again and again to banish the thoughts. Children and adolescents can harbour obsessive thoughts which may cause difficulty in studying, reading, finishing assignments, making friends, playing a sport.
Overview
OCD
- 5-6 Years Old Child
- 15 Children / Class
SYMPTOMS RELATED WITH OBSESSIONS IN OCD
Early Signs and Symptoms
Some examples are Excessive preoccupation with germs, dirt, illness Expresses repeated doubts, such as whether the stove is turned off Intrusive thoughts about a parent getting hurt Excessive preoccupation with symmetry, order, and exactness Excessive drive to know or remember facts that seem very trivial
Unreasonable attention to detail Excessive worry about something bad happening like a car accident or home intruder breaking in Aggressive thoughts and urges (may be more likely in teens) Examples of compulsive behaviors in OCD kids may include: Washing hands excessively, Repeated checking and rechecking to ensure stove is turned off or door is locked Rigidly follows self-imposed rules of order like arranging personal items in room in a particular way or wearing shoes/clothes in particular fashion and becoming very upset if someone disrupts the arrangement Excessive counting and recounting Preoccupation with sequencing or grouping objects Repeatedly and excessively asking the same questions Repeating words spoken by self or others Repeating sounds, words, numbers, or music to him- or herself
Some of immediate benefits that you experience after 2 or 3 sessions will be
Intrusive thoughts related to sexual thoughts, images, visuals, doing sexual activity with God or someone within the family or close one,
Trying to do things or tasks in perfect & best possible way
Persistent unclear suspicion of something bad will happen
Hypervigilant about their bodily function like pulse rate, heart rate, swallowing, sensation in the leg, hand, eye, stomach, shoulder, and other body movement.
Doubting whether they have shut down electronic devices laptops, mobile, and email properly or not
Intrusive thought related to their own gender whether they are male or female
Doubt whether they are gay or bisexual or lesbian or about their sexual preference.
Doubting about their photo and video someone will take and post on the internet for inappropriate use and their name will defame.
Mistrust with a partner like they will leave them or have doubted their partner will have another relationship.
Having doubt their learning skill they will lose writing skills, painting, sports-related skills, whether good study habits will remain with them or not or they will forget.
Doubt related to own existence with a mindset like why they are living & why people are living, and what is needed to live. related with existence.
Doubting whether God exists in the universe.
SYMPTOMS RELATED WITH OBSESSIONS IN OCD
OCD IN CHILDREN – CAUSES
Studies point to the involvement of a combination of biological and environmental factors. Biological factors – research shows a link between insufficient levels of the neurotransmitter, serotonin, in the development of OCD in children. Environmental factors – Certain environmental situations and stressors can trigger OCD in children already at risk for the disorder. Environmental situations that can cause symptoms to appear or worsen include: Significant stressor in form of change in living environment, parental separation, school related event, death of a loved one and illness (such as streptococcus infections) There’s no laboratory test for OCD in children, however, there are psychological tools our doctors base their diagnoses on the comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, after ruling out otherphysical causes for OCD symptoms.
How can GCWC help in treatment for OCD in Children?
Individualized treatment for OCD in children is done: Physical exam – age, health, maturity level, medical status Severity of symptoms The presence or absence of concurrent disorders: Depression, Tourette’s disorder, Anxiety disorder Tolerance level for certain medications Tolerance for certain therapy strategies
Expectations for future course of the disorder OCD in children can be effectively treated, especially if caught early on. Doctors typically use a combination of therapy and medication. OCD therapy strategy usually involves a cognitive behavioural therapy approach. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) represent the most effective class of medications for treatment of OCD in children and in adults.
At GCWC we believe that parents play a critical role in their child’s treatment and recovery and hence Family therapy is a part of treatment of OCD. A considerable number of children with OCD also have a co-morbid disorder, like poor self esteem, leading to depression, which is also requires treatment. Our team makes a comprehensive management plan to treat the disorder as well as help the child and the family.
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