...Intro: Why am I here Medical Aspect of TS: Connect with audience- question: Who knows what Tourette’s is? personalize Brief description of TS and symptoms Mild to severe Description of causes TS and genetics Include studies Methods of diagnosis Related disorders OCD ADHD * Social Aspect of TS: Challenges TS cause Reality and perception of TS Why do people with TS use slurs? TS and making friends Living successful with TS Not curable, just treatable Natural remission Cases of famous people with TS Conclusion: Reiterate the challenges and underline the resolutions to TS TS can be overcome Hello, my name is Ramon. Today, I will be speaking about Tourette Syndrome or TS, for short. * Before I start going into this, how many of you know or have an idea of what TS is? Raise your hand if you do. For those of you who don’t know what it is, TS is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary motor and/or vocal tics such as eye blinking, throat clearing, sniffing, or even head jerking. * On a side note, if any of you notice me doing any of the mentioned tics, it’s because I myself am diagnosed with TS ever I was 12. Both types of TS often range from mild to severe. Studies show that TS is inherited only 50% of the time. The gene is carried by the parent, but that doesn’t mean that the parent has it as well. Most often, the TS gene skips a generation. * This means that anyone who has TS may have received it due to his/her grandparents...
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...Psychological Disorder Paper Erica Vazquez PSY 450 University of Phoenix Abstract This paper will examine the psychological disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the relationship it has between human development and socialization as well as how human development and socialization affect people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Psychological Disorder Paper The U.S. National Library of Medicine describes Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as, “ an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).” Essentially, the obsessions are the spontaneous and tedious contemplations, while the compulsions are the actions that result from the disorder. Even though OCD is exhibited as recurrent and persistent thoughts and impulses, would it be just to consider every type of compulsive behavior or obsessive thought as OCD? (Shiraev &Levy, 2010) According to Shiraev & Levy, “ Specific repetitive behavior – praying, for example –– should be judged in accordance with the norms of the individual’s culture and should clearly interfere with social role functioning to be diagnosed as OCD (DSM-IV, P. 420) “ (2010, p. 231). With this in mind a more concrete explanation of the relationship between OCD and human development and socialization. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) OCD affects...
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...symptoms develop: An appearance or mood that shows no emotion (flat affect)Bizarre motor behavior in which there is less reaction to the environment (catatonic behavior)False beliefs or thoughts that have nothing to do with reality (delusions[->2])Hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there (hallucinations[->3])Thoughts "jump" between unrelated topics (disordered thinking)”(Schizophrenia) 2. This movie is very lighthearted and seems to be more of a love story than a movie about disorders. I don’t think it showed a true aspect of schizophrenia, or maybe just a watered down version of it. Joon’s outburst at the end of the movie seemed to be the most realistic version of the disorder. Joon is portrayed as pretty much normal except for her quirky ways and the unusual things she does. She acts like a child and is very unpredictable. 3. No, it seemed very unrealistic, almost watered down. A good story but more about their lives than the true illness. 4. Obsessive Compulsive disorder. Joon has this need to do things over and over. She has a whole bunch of rituals that need to be done or she freaks out. 5. The basic premise of the movie is Benny and Joon trying to live their lives while taking care of each other. Benny has to learn to let Joon make it on her own, he has to learn to let her go. Joon has to learn to be responsible for her actions. Sam is thrust into this situation and watches these lives move forward. Sam helps Benny and Joon see where they are going wrong...
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...gives a ticket to a man for littering, "PAPUR ON GRASS" but he also gives one to another man who almost walked across the street when the sign said 'DON'T WALK'. His want for control must have stemmed from the bad upbringing he received from his single mother. Having only one parent that "[lies] on the sofa, smoking, drinking, surrounded by TV magazines"(81) all day, Toby does not have parental figure to look up to. He is not able to control his mother therefore he has his tickets. Although Toby writes tickets for his mother, he never gives them to her but keeps them in a box labelled "MUTHERS TICKITS". Having no control with his mother, Toby needs to give tickets to the people in his town. This could possibly be a case of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). It seems that the only thing Toby does all day is to give tickets to people that do not do things properly in his eyes. But the tickets are not the only proof of OCD. The way the author describes how Toby walks and holds himself is another reason. "He snapped the cover on his Pilot Razor Point, slipped the pen over his ear, put the pad of yellow papers in his jacket pocket" (80). He walks with his chin held high; his movements are precise and thought out, another thing Toby can control. The biggest symbol in this story and Toby's most prized possession are his white sneakers. All throughout the story Toby makes sure his shoes stay...
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...Application to Psychology: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Se'Sees Holmes PSY/480 November 3, 2014 Chantell Scott Application to Psychology: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinical Psychologist’s must tackle a huge number of mental disorders. They can range from anything being Obsessive Compulsive Disorder to Schizophrenia. To fully comprehend the application of clinical psychology in the real-world environment one must fully understand the realm of psychology and all that goes with it. Here I will provide an overview of my chosen disorder being Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I will then discuss the biological, psychological and social factors that are involved in my case. I will then explain which interventions would be appropriate in the field of psychology and then for each intervention we will discuss the rationale for the selected intervention, what would take place, who would be involved in the intervention, where the intervention would be held and lastly which area the intervention would target either biological, psychological or social. Overview My case involves Bess; she is a 27 year old female stemming from the upper middle class. Bess is an accountant as well as a perfectionist, which in her field is completely normal. When Bess was the young age of 10, her parents divorced and Bess remained in her mother’s custody. The two spent a great deal of time together. Her mother would often express her love for Bess and from there it would turn into a fight. The fights...
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...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects children and adults by interfering with a person’s routine, schoolwork, job, family and social life. This disorder can be very detrimental to an individual and even their family members. People with this disorder are sometimes stuck in infinite cycles of repetitive behavior. They may have reoccurring thoughts of fear and obsessions that they are unable to control. Most of the time these behaviors and obsessions end up controlling the individual. This may cause them to feel helpless and even anxious. It gets in the way of their normal, everyday life. There are several categories of OCD. Some of these include washers and cleaners, checkers, doubters and sinners, counters and arrangers, and hoarders....
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...Hoarding Disorder VS. OCD Jasmine Riddle Professor Shawn Lee Module2 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder April 16, 2016 Some disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are characterized by classic obsessions. Obsessions are repetitive, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts that trigger anxiety. In other disorders, such as BDD and hoarding disorder, the intrusive thoughts could be more aptly described as a persistent and unrelenting preoccupation. In the case of BDD, this preoccupation focuses on personal appearance and attractiveness. In the case of hoarding disorder, the preoccupation centers around possessions. The causes of Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders remain speculative. OCD may even be a heterogeneous set of disorders with different triggers and etiology (Thorpe, Bennett, Fried, & Nottingham, 2011). OCD is characterized by a reduced ability of security-related behavior to terminate motivation evoked by potential danger, rather than a heightened initial sensitivity to potential threat. They lend support to the security-motivation theory of OCD (Szechtman & Woody, 2012) and have important implications both for research into the biological mechanisms underlying OCD and for the development of new treatment approaches. The intrusive thoughts of people with hoarding disorder are associated with their preoccupation regarding their possessions; specifically, parting with, or losing these possessions. Unlike spontaneous OCD obsessions, intrusive...
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...This talk about obsessed on insight on SBS. Obsessed is the disorder considering someone or something as so important that you are always thinking about them, in a way that seems extreme to other people. Jenny Brockle, she was the hosted the show. In this talk she has invited guests namely, Scott Draper(Scott Draper was a former professional tennis and golf player), Sandra Pritchard (Sandra Pritchard is living proof that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a serious, debilitating illness), Ellie (sixteen year old Ellie says OCD has been part of her life for as long as she can remember), Lucie Swinkels, and Jessica Grisham (Clinical Psychologist) I would like to thank and applaud all the participants for their descriptions of OCD. It's very hard I think for others to make sense of the strange behaviors OCD produces. In particular, I could relate to some of Sandra Pritchard's candid descriptions of her own struggles. I was stunned and extremely impressed by her honesty. It took ALOT of courage to...
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...My brother was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adolescence. He exhibits the most common theme of obsession, fearing contamination from germs. In an attempt to reduce his anxiety, he will behave compulsively. He may wash his hands until they are raw or take multiple showers a day. Although he realizes his actions are irrational, he cannot stop. With many ashamed and unwilling to admit they have OCD, I wonder how underestimated the number of people with the disorder is. According to a survey taken by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in the early 1980s, more than 2 percent of the population is affected by OCD. This means it is more common than mental illnesses such as panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and...
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...severe cases the person is able to live a normal life, medication and therapy free because they may simply jerk their head or shrug their shoulders every so often. A person with a severe case of tourettes is unable to attend school and go about daily activities because their motor tics cause them to have more severe movements such as repeated head jerking or other movements. In rare cases, someone may have violent tourettes which causes the person to curse involuntarily at random times. Not only does tourettes present physical challenges, but it presents mental challenges as well. It is known that tourettes can cause a person to develop learning disabilities. Some of these disabilities include obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit...
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...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Jackie Clanton PSY/450 January 26, 2013 Dr. Angela Ramirez Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder is one of many anxiety disorders and is defined as a mental disorder in which an individual experiences obsessions or compulsions, either singly or together according to the Merriam Webster online dictionary. Obsessive compulsive can start in childhood or young adulthood the disorder is equally common among men and women in adulthood (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). Obsessions are unwanted, recurrent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). Compulsions are defined as repetitive behaviors or "rituals" that the person feels driven to perform in a particular way (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). There are several different ways to treat obsessive compulsive disorder but there is no known cure. Human development relies on socialization with other humans obsessive compulsive disorder can hinder social interaction thus hindering a person’s normal development. Obsessions and Compulsions Obsessive compulsive disorder occurs more frequently in adolescents and adults than in children, but when it is found in children it is more common in boys than in girls (Parmet, Lynm & Golub, 2011). A person with obsessive compulsive disorder may have obsessions compulsions or both obsessions and compulsions. There are several characteristics of obsessions...
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...Teaching Proposal Learning Needs Assessment CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEARNERS: This group is made up of parents, siblings, and extended family members of clients diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorders. The learners are all English-speaking and consist of various age groups from the mid 60s to the early 20s. Each learner is presently living with or has lived with a child diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). WHAT CLIENTS ALREADY KNOW: This group of learners knows the difficulty and frustrations involved in living with a child with OCD. They have experienced the feelings of guilt and shame, along with the anger and distress while attempting to adjust to the child’s behavior and know that this response is not a healthy reaction. WHAT CLIENTS NEED TO LEARN: This group needs to learn that there are healthy ways to deal with a child with OCD. They need to learn methods of reducing their feelings of frustration and guilt. They need to learn that it is not a sign of weakness to seek help. Purpose and Client Learning Objectives PURPOSE: The purpose of this client-education activity is to teach parents, siblings, and extended family members methods to identify healthy and effective ways of coping and living with a child diagnosed with OCD. LEARNER OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, the learners will be able to: (1) recognize that the family members themselves are not responsible for the illness; (2) accept that the child’s progress...
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...Case Study: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – The Case of Bess Your Name PSY/410 Date Professor Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: The Case of Bess Obsessive compulsive disorder commonly (OCD) can be defined as an anxiety disorder differentiated by acts of compulsiveness or continual thoughts of obsession. Persistent thoughts, images, and desires are characteristics of obsessions. These thoughts, images, and desires are not typically willed into one’s mind as they are often senseless, illogical, aggressive, taboo, etc. Compulsive acts are unrealistic and repetitive behaviors. The fear of contamination with germs, dirt, or grease is the most common obsession, which leads to thoroughgoing or compulsive cleansing rituals. Religion, sex, neatness, and hostility are other premises of obsessions. Other variations of compulsions consist of ritualistic counting and checking a specific amount of times. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of OCD in the case of Bess. Additionally, I will explain the biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral theories as they apply to the disorder analyzed in my selected case. Overview of Case Bess is a 27-year-old upper-middle class woman who is an accountant and perfectionist, which is normal within her field. At age 10 her parents divorced and Bess was raised by her mother. Although Bess and her mother spent a great deal of time together and her mother frequently expressed her love for Bess, they would often fight. Most...
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...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder I. Introduction a. Attention Getter: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over “2.2 million American adults” suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in a given year. In a world of 6 billion people, 2.2 million doesn’t seem like much, but to put it into perspective, 2.2 million is about the population of Houston, Texas. b. Motivation: This disorder is a part of everyday life and affects all Americans, regardless of race or class. Just like thousands of other medical problems that affect us today, it’s important for the public to be informed about the disorder in order to better understand those that suffer from it. c. Credibility: Though I do not personally suffer from OCD, I have met people who do. I do, however, believe that everyone has something in his/her life that requires repetition until perfection. For instance, when I draw or create artwork, it has to be perfect down to the last pencil, pen, crayon, paint, or charcoal mark. If even one thing is out of place, it will bother me and I will constantly dwell on it until it is fixed. This is not truly a form of OCD, but it does give me a taste of what those who suffer from OCD go through on a smaller basis. d. Thesis: In my speech I will talk about the various symptoms and signs that can be used to identify OCD, the causes and risk factors behind this disorder, and the various treatments that are used to manage OCD. [Transition] First off, I’d...
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...Kevin Johnson Field Paper 1 Psychology 100 Obsessive Compulsive disorder is a psychological illness that causes an individual to be either obsessive, compulsive, or both. In this illness obsessiveness could mean a recurring image, thought, or impulse a person is having that can create anxiety, or cause the person to be uncomfortable. The compulsive aspect could be interpreted to mean the need or the compulsion to repeat a certain behavior or action. Though there are occurrences where one or the other are presented typically the two aspects, compulsion and obsessiveness, are intertwined. For example a person could have the obsessive need to knock on a door a certain amount of times, or have the compulsion to wash their hands every twenty minutes. The symptoms of this disorder range with the severity. There are cases where Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) that do not harm an individual or cause any difficulties in everyday life. There are other cases in which a person would need considerable amounts of treatment in order to function and complete everyday activities with minimal difficulties. OCD symptoms can be split into two different categories: Obsessions and Compulsions. The Obsession symptoms are the symptoms that deal with the mind. These are the images or urges that a person can have that can cause anxiety, distress, or discomfort. The obsession symptoms of OCD are usually repeated and can be unwanted. The symptoms of obsessions tend to have a common theme...
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