Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Possible warning signs Updated: 4/22/2008 10:00:46 AM Print Article Email Article           (HealthDay News) -- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to obsess over daily activities. While everyone has daily habits and behaviors, when they interfere with daily life, it's a possible warning sign of OCD. The American Academy of Family Physicians lists these potential examples of OCD: Obsessing over whether things are done in order or correctly, in an exact fashion. Being unusually afraid of dirt or germs, and as a result, repeatedly engaging in activities such as washing the hands or showering. Constantly and repeatedly checking on a situation, such as making sure the home's doors are locked or appliances are shut off. Thinking about specific sounds, images, words or numbers repeatedly. Seeking constant reassurance or approval. -- Diana Kohnle Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings and benefits offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School S... Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury Health Tip: Taking a Mental Status Test Exposure Therapy Effective in Preventin... Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of W... Antidepressants May Prevent Depression A... 9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairm... Depression, PTSD Common Among Lung Trans... Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotoni... Health Tip: Signs of Depression Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lo... Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecti... Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Ment... 9/11 Counselors at Risk for Secondary Tr... Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Ca... High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Re... Fleeting Facial Expressions Reveal Deep ... Skin Pain, Sensitivity Rises With Migrai... Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Comp...

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