OCD rituals vs religious rituals
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>It's seems that you can only see rituals as an disease. I think a lot
of
>rituals come from respect and not from fear. There are also rituals
that a
>there to deal with fears. But, like in every subject, there's no way
to
>generalize it.
Not having seen the post(s) he's commenting on, I'm at a disadvantage.
However, it seems that "Hawkeye" is falling into the common trap of
supposing that a particular English word means the same thing in every
context. I have the impression that he knows nothing about OCD
"rituals" either from personal experience or from (careful and
extensive) reading.
This may be an unjustified impression (depending on just what point the
previous poster was arguing), but just for the record: while religious
rituals may involve either respect or fear or control of fear, etc.,
none of this is really relevant to OCD. Basic to OCD is an URGE to do
something; if it is not done, discomfort, uneasiness, and a stronger
urge follow. Perhaps "anxiety" also, but I think this is more of a
(Freudian?) theoretical construct than a good description of the
"flavor" of OCD.
I believe the tics and vocalizations of Tourette's have a similar
"flavor" (indeed, there is often comorbidity with OCD and there are
perhaps genetic linkages).
F. Frank LeFever, Ph.D.
New York Neuropsychology Group
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