This is for those who have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or know somebody with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (perferably in your family.) My name is Casey and I am doing a research project on OCD and the effect on the individual and their family. I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to complete my questionnaire. You answers will greatly help me. Thank you very much. You can post your answers into this forum or e-mail them to me at pink_dreamer_07@hotmail.com.
Questionnaire...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Questionnaire
I am doing a research project on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and the physiological effect on the individual and their family. If you have or if you know somebody with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, I would greatly appreciate if you would take the time to complete this questionnaire. All information is confidential and it will be used strictly for research purposes. You do not have to put your name or any other personal information if you do not wish too. Thank you very much.
Part One- This portion is for those who have a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. If you do not have OCD then please skip to Part Two.
1) Age
2) Gender
3) How long have you had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
4) Please explain in detail what form of OCD you have and include examples.
5) Do you find that OCD makes it difficult for you to perform daily activities? Explain.
6) How do other people react to your OCD?
7) Do you get frustrated with your OCD? Why or Why Not? 7) Please list any other feelings that you get from having this illness or feel free to make a general comment on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Part Two- This portion is for those who know somebody with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. If you do not know anybody with OCD then please do not complete this questionnaire.
1) Age
2) Relationship to person with OCD
3) How long has this person had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
4) Please explain in detail what form of OCD this person has and include examples.
5) Do you find it difficult living or being around this person because of their OCD? Why or why not?
6) Do you and this person argue over things that are in relation to their Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Explain.
7) Do you find that their Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder makes it difficult for you to perform daily activities? Explain.
8) Please list any other feelings that you get from being around this person or feel free to make a general comment on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
RE: OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
1. 32
2. Female.
3. Since I was about 11 (since puberty).
4. Checking (locks, cooker, plugs, etc), unwanted thoughts (distressing images, replaying upsetting events over and over), 'stuck' songs or phrases, hoarding and collecting, I have the urge to arrange things in straight lines or at right angles!
5.It used to as I had problems getting out of the door in the morning (because of checking) and sometimes had to leave work to go home to check things but since I saw a therapist (think he was a cognitive Psycologist) the checking is a lot easier to control but the unwanted thoughts are worse (which effects my daily life less but is more distressing).
6. Some think it's a bit odd but more people know what it is now and most are sympathetic.
7. I get very frustrated with it. It's like having a gremlin in my brain that is constantly trying to drive me crazy. Sometimes it quiet, but it's always there making me doubt myself (I know I just checked the hob off but maybe I didn't check it PROPERLY). I have read that some are making the connection between OCD and Tourettes. I agree that there are similarities with regards to the unwanted thoughts. The OCD gremlin seems to take great joy in placing the most upsetting, discusting, innapropriate images and make me view them contantly for days, weeks at a time. I did spend 9 months on anti depressants a few years ago (for depression that I believe was kicked off by my anxiety caused by the OCD). The symptoms disappeared almost completely but the side effects were unbearable.
Hope this helps. I have posted this on line as I think it is important that we are more open about OCD.
Lyssa