OCD Symptoms

By Alex Groberman, Tue, May 17, 2011

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), like many other mental conditions, comes with a lot of common symptoms and moderately well-known indicators. And while many cases of OCD share certain similarities as far as obsessions and compulsions, it is important to recognize that there is no single guideline by which sufferers can be characterized.

The best way to avoid brushing all OCD symptoms with one brush is recognizing the number of variations in symptoms which exist for the condition.

Generally speaking, OCD hits at one of two very particular periods in a person’s life: before or after puberty. The former is commonly referred to early-onset OCD, while the latter is known as late-onset OCD. Aside from case-specific treatment options, much of the way that a given case of the disorder is treated may depend on when exactly it first hit the sufferer.

Aside from characterizing OCD by when it first developed, the best way to separate the various cases of OCD is by the symptoms it brings about.

One of the most highly recognized forms of OCD is compulsive hoarding. This breed of the disorder stems from individuals constantly acquiring but never getting rid of huge quantities of useless items. This can include things like newspapers, magazines and anything else that carries little to no value but serves to occupy large amounts of someone’s home.

Postmortem depression garners a lot of attention, but more severe OCD symptoms after pregnancy are also extremely common. Be it because of the appearance issues, mood issues or sense of loss that generally occurs after giving birth, mothers tend to experience many of the symptoms often experienced by both early-onset and late-onset OCD sufferers.

Finally, children tend to have some very case-specific OCD symptoms when they are hit with an early-onset case of the disorder. Along with the more unique symptoms, children often require a different type of treatment than those adults who may be suffering with similar symptoms would tend to get.

All in all, OCD symptoms can impose themselves on people of all ages and all cultural groups. The best way to seek out treatment for them is by scheduling an appointment with a physician and determining what the best course of action for a particular case of the disorder may be.

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