Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder!!

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Couldn't you please post those questions on the forum instead?

I am attaching my questionnaire at the bottom of this reply. For those of you who do not know what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is, here is a description.....

Most of us have worries, doubts, superstitions, or "funny" habits of one kind or another.

Many people may check to make sure the stove is off before going away on vacation. But for a person with OCD, it can take hours to get out of the house, because he or she must check the stove hundreds of times.

Most people like to have their things somewhat neat and tidy. But, a person with OCD may not be able to stop thinking about tidiness — to the point where it may take hours to make sure objects are in order.

While many people wash their hands before a meal, a person with OCD may not be able to stop thinking about germs and will wash his or her hands over and over again, until they are chapped or even bleeding[/b]
However, for some Americans these feelings become so strong at some point in their lives that they almost take over. These people may have obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.

Some common symptoms of OCD include:

Obsessions

Thoughts about contamination, or germs
Doubts about safety, doing harm, or being harmed
A need for order, to have things "just right"
Fear of making mistakes
Fear of behaving in a socially unacceptable manner

Compulsions

Repeated actions, such as hand-washing
Checking and rechecking that something has been done
Arranging objects over and over
Counting/repeating
Hoarding objects and feeling unable to throw them away

A Self Test is provided at this site for those of you who want to see if you have OCD! http://www.depression-anxiety-info.com/index.asp?pageid=15

NOW HERE IS MY QUESTIONNAIRE!!!


Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Questionnaire

I am doing a research project on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and the physiological effect on the individual and their family. If you have or if you know somebody with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I would greatly appreciate if you would take the time to complete this questionnaire. All information is confidential and it will be used strictly for research purposes.
You do not have to put your name or any other personal information if you do not wish too. Thank you very much.

Part One- This portion is for those who have a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. If
you do not have OCD then please skip to Part Two.

Age
Gender
How long have you had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Please explain in detail what form of OCD you have and include examples.

Do you find that OCD makes it difficult for you to perform daily activities? Explain.

Do you get frustrated with your OCD? Why or Why Not?
Please list any other feelings that you get from having this illness or feel free to make a
general comment on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.


Part Two- This portion is for those who know somebody with Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder. If you do not know anybody with OCD then please do not complete this
questionnaire.

Age
Relationship to person with OCD

How long has this person had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Please explain in detail what form of OCD this person has and include examples.

Do you find it difficult living or being around this person because of their OCD? Why or why
not?

Do you and this person argue over things that are in relation to their Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder? Explain.

Do you find that their Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder makes it difficult for you to perform
daily activities? Explain.

Please list any other feelings that you get from being around this person or feel free to make a
general comment on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THIS FOR ME!! TO FILL IT OUT, PLEASE REPLY BLEOW OR COPY AND PASTE IT INTO AN E-MAIL AND SEND IT TO ME AT [email protected]. THANK YOU AND HAVE A GOOD DAY! [/url]

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