symptoms
when do they start to experience the symptoms
childhood years or teens
rates of suicide
1%
what's it called when you are scared of germs and stay away public restroom and other places with plenty of germs
contamination
1 in ___ adults are estimated to have OCD
100
what is the most common symptom in OCD
washing and cleaning
how does it affect their relationships
damages personal and family relationships
you always feel dirty and wash your hands continuously
mental contamination
There are as many children in the US with OCD as there are children with
diabetes
what do people who have OCD tend to follow in their day
strict routine
why is their time and energy lost?
due to obsessions and content checking
to not be able to get rid of old useless items
hoarding
Rarely, OCD symptoms can develop in children after _____ __________
strep infection
OCD usally includes both.... (hint* in the name)
obsessive and compulsive thoughts
how does it affect your future
not going to school, or work and no social life
having dangerous thoughts that can cause harm to others
intrusive thoughts
On average, people are diagnosed with OCD when they are_____
19
what is the most common thing checkers check
doors (locked or unlocked)
how does it affect your mindset
makes you feel down (depression)
what is the most common type of OCD
checking
OCD may affect men and women _____
equally