Obsessive Compulive Disorder

Okay. There are threads similar to this but this is something I need to ask.

My best friend had told me that he had OCD today. Ive always been able to open up to him and now Im glad hes opening up to me.
But I really dont know what OCD is.

What is OCD?

What does it do to people?

What are your views on OCD?

Is there anything I can do to help him?

Thanks.

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What is OCD?
ocd is something is an anxiety disorder. you have obsession with something (eg. germs) so you have to do something to make yourself feel better. eg. washing your hands a certain amount of times. i have ocd. ive been dignosed with it. i have to do things in even numbers.
ocd cannot be cured, but you can control it through different ways. eg. medication (such as zoloft or xanax), behavioural therapy and herbal remedies.
although, meds or behavioural therapies are the easiest and probably the most helpful.

What does it do to people?
to be honest, my ocd drives me nuts. but its worse if i dont even something out. it can ruin your lif, in a way, so you must get help.

What are your views on OCD?
i believe more people shold know bout ocd. its something that affects the perso who has it, their carer and everyone around them. it should be more known about.
it can be incredibly annoying for many different reasons. i believe that its not an odd thing (i guess that is cos i have it, but you know..).

Is there anything I can do to help him?
you should definately help your friend by advising him to see psychologist or even a gp. just for information and maybe even examination. also, be there to support him, and never make fun of the compulsions that they have to do.

I have OCD
when I dont take my pills I start to pull my hair.
I pull out every hair on my body.
and I also have to touch everything that catches my attention or else it will drive me nuts >.<
I've been put on different medications.
Your friend needs to see a doctor.
Having OCD is kind of annoying at times but its just like having a really bad itch that you have to satisfy :/

ODC is obsessive compulsive disorder

obsessive compulsive disorder is being addcited to something or having to do something before you can take part in something else.

E.G., I can't sit on a chair that is on top of a wrinkly carpet. I have to unwrinkle the carpet before sitting.

Basically is makes people paranoid in my view. I have OCD but i'm gonna keep that to myself (=

You can't do much about it. Maybe seeing a phycitarist [spelling?!]??

^ yeh. you can't cure it, which sucks. but you can learn to control it. and it makes you feel a lot better about yourself.

again. its not me with it.

its my best friend.
and i am aware there is no cure...but is there anyway i can help him or anything?

The only way to really help people with OCD is to get them to a person who specializes in treating it.

It also helps if you support them until the situation is under control (: