Date of Award
1-1-2006
Document Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Health Science (Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety)
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
Abstract
The present study investigated the impact of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (QCD) on affected participants. The investigation was based on their personal experiences. Six QCD individuals participated in this study which to my knowledge is the first qualitative investigation conveying the meaning of their experiences and the ways they managed the disorder. The research findings showed that for these six individuals, their chronic, incurable disorder usually began in early childhood, developed gradually and caused intense fear, anxiety, loneliness, alienation and isolation. Frequently, they felt different to other children, were bullied, victimized, and commonly developed comorbid depression. It was revealed that one of the managing practices was substance use. In addition, some participants wera affected by a comorbid eating disorder, which differed to classical eating disorders.
Recommended Citation
Kosa-Dana, J. (2006). Personal accounts of the experiences of managing obsessive-compulsive disorder. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/346