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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
John Maglieri
Harper College
Professor Vaupel
April 21, 2008
















Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This paper will define obsessive compulsive disorder. Next some of the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder will be discussed.  It will also talk about diseases with similar symptoms. It will then provide examples of obsessions and compulsions. Following this the possible causes for this disease will be discussed. Proceeding this way the diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder will be explained. Next, the treatments for this disease will be described. Finally, the effects this disease has on the individual and family will be examined.    
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that involves reoccurring obsessions and compulsions (Winkler, 1992). Different from worries or habits, OCD may take up a considerable amount of time (over an......

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