In order to support my project, I have emailed Dr Judith Rapoport a few questions. I have asked her what she thinks the main differences are between OCD in adults and children.
Also, I have asked her if she believes that parenting style or stress (environmental factors) could be the cause of OCD.
I have asked her if it could be possible for her to explain how antibodies to Group A beta haemolytic streptococcus could lead to the development of OCD.
Lastly, I asked her which factors she thinks are most significant in the development of OCD.
Hopefully she will be able to answer some of my questions and will reply as soon as possible!
Monday, 20 October 2014
Monday, 13 October 2014
The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing
I have just finished reading this book, and I have found its content extremely useful.
Dr Rapoport presented many fascinating cases, such as a lady who had compulsions to sprinkle her entire flat in sugar. Many of the cases were extremely bizarre, however, they also highlighted to me the variable nature of the symptoms expressed from those with OCD. Furthermore, this book emphasised that the public view on OCD as being a disorder simple about 'neatness' is completely false.
I have also emailed Dr Rapoport asking whether she would still be free to answer a few of my questions via email. Hopefully, she will agree to answering some questions so I intend to write these questions within the next few days. The questions will be primarily based on childhood OCD and the differences present between adult and paediatric OCD. Furthermore, I will ask Dr Rapoport her views on the theories that currently exist to explain the cause of paediatric OCD.
Dr Rapoport presented many fascinating cases, such as a lady who had compulsions to sprinkle her entire flat in sugar. Many of the cases were extremely bizarre, however, they also highlighted to me the variable nature of the symptoms expressed from those with OCD. Furthermore, this book emphasised that the public view on OCD as being a disorder simple about 'neatness' is completely false.
I have also emailed Dr Rapoport asking whether she would still be free to answer a few of my questions via email. Hopefully, she will agree to answering some questions so I intend to write these questions within the next few days. The questions will be primarily based on childhood OCD and the differences present between adult and paediatric OCD. Furthermore, I will ask Dr Rapoport her views on the theories that currently exist to explain the cause of paediatric OCD.
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