Debunking the myths of OCD - Natascha M. Santos
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/debunking-the-myths-of-ocd-natascha-m-santos There's a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands...
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There's a common misconceptionthat if you like to meticulously organize your things,keep your hands clean,or plan out your weekend to the last detail,you might have OCD.In fact, OCD, which stands for obsessive compulsive disorder,is a serious psychiatric conditionthat is frequently misunderstood by societyand mental health professionals alike.So let's start by debunking some myths.Myth one: repetitive or ritualistic behaviors are synonymous with OCD.As its name suggests,obsessive compulsive disorder has two aspects:the intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses, known as obsessions,and the behavioral compulsions people engage into relieve the anxiety the obsessions cause.The kinds of actions that people often associate with OCD,like excessive hand w...
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There's a common misconceptionthat if you like to meticulously organize your things,keep your hands clean,or plan out your weekend to the last detail,you might have OCD.In fact, OCD, which stands for obsessive compulsive disorder,is a serious psychiatric conditionthat is frequently misunderstood by societyand mental health professionals alike.So let's start by debunking some myths.Myth one: repetitive or ritualistic behaviors are synonymous with OCD.As its name suggests,obsessive compulsive disorder has two aspects:the intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses, known as obsessions,and the behavioral compulsions people engage into relieve the anxiety the obsessions cause.The kinds of actions that people often associate with OCD,like excessive hand w...
