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Obsessive compulsive disorder: a sufferer's viewpoint.

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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|June 1, 1989
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This personal account details living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), highlighting the distress and coping strategies. It emphasizes the strength needed for treatment and hopes for recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) significantly impacts individuals' lives, causing distress and functional impairment.
  • Living with OCD involves a complex interplay of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
  • Support groups offer a valuable platform for shared experiences and coping strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a personal narrative of living with and managing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • To articulate the challenges, distress, and coping mechanisms associated with OCD.
  • To explore the difficulties in seeking and adhering to treatment for OCD.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative personal account from an individual with OCD.
  • Narrative description of lived experiences and coping strategies.

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  • Insights from participation in a support group setting.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed description of the suffering and distress caused by OCD.
    • Exploration of various techniques and efforts to understand and cope with OCD.
    • Identification of challenges in seeking and accepting treatment for OCD.

    Conclusions:

    • Living with OCD requires significant fortitude and endurance.
    • Seeking and accepting treatment for OCD can be a difficult process.
    • Individuals with OCD hold hopes for improved well-being and a better future.