I found the article Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Pharmacological Therapy
with Behavioral Therapy to be Very Interesting. Through Mary's story I have learned a
lot of new and interesting information concerning Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
Mary had several symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the
most obvious being the excessive hand washing. One of the common obsessions of
OCD is contamination fears of germs, dirt, etc. and the common compulsion is
washing, which in Mary's case became so excessive that it was taking 6 to 8 hours of
her day. She also spent hours cleaning her house ridding it of dirt and dust. Another
symptom of Mary's OCD was her increasing limit of contact with family and friends.
Mary's treatment included a variety of different aspects. Due to the severity of
Mary's depressed mood and suicidal thoughts Mary was treated as an inpatient. Mary's
treatment began with a prescription for an antidepressant and was......
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