The Least Viewed Fun Diagnosis of 2012: Obsessive Compulsive Book Disorder
Dr. Carm has noticed a lot of her acquaintances with this
disorder. She believes there is an epidemic going around! “What is it?” you
asked? Well, it’s….
Obsessive Compulsive
Book Disorder (OCBD)
Yes, this is a psychological disorder that affects many people.
This disorder basically renders the person as a book-aholic (as it is sometimes
known as.)
Symptoms include the following:Excessive book activities. People with this disorder must read, own, and borrow many books. Reading, smelling, feeling, and for some tasting books are a source of pleasure. Without books, their world falls apart. As the OCBD advances, this disorder takes on other forms of reading such as magazines, newspaper, web articles, pamphlets, ingredient labels, and those annoying pillow tags.
Breathing fire. Okay, I’m joking on this one. OCBD only has the one symptom listed above, but it would be so much fun to breathe fire!
Anyway, OCBD can cause the person to do odd things compared to those who do not have OCBD. They would forgo events to stay at home with a good book. They get giddy when they purchase books at a great discount. They are practically unbearable until the next book in a series comes out. Insomnia can occur because they have to finish the book or chapter. They feel the loss of character sometimes more so than someone they know in real life. Obsessive disorders with the characters or author are very likely to occur. Many OCBD sufferers enter giveaways for free and advanced copies of books, read (yes read!!!) blogs about books and reviews, belong to websites such as Goodreads, own an electronic reader (such as a Kindle or Nook), uses their library card more than their credit cards, and run out of spaces for their books at home. Finally, any misuse of a book might cause the person to suffer physical, emotional, and/or psychological damage, courtesy of the OCBD sufferer that catches him or her.
OCBD has no cure. Doctors tend to treat this order much the same way as they do for other OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) cases. Unfortunately, most sufferers are blissfully happy in their current state that they do not seek medical attention. What is more alarming is the waiting rooms of doctors who treat these patients! They have reading material in the waiting room!!!! This only encourages the disorder.
If you feel that your OCBD is getting out of hand, please contact your primary care physician. Worst case scenario is death.
Original posting can be found here
The Best Interesting Fact of 2012: Bearded Dragon Disease
Kayla has many interesting medical conditions.
One of which is:
BDD - Bearded Dragon Disease
This potentially hereditary disease is not too uncommon in the human
world. BDD is a debilitating disease that causes the person to act like a
bearded dragon. Although scales do not actually appear until later in adulthood,
some have been found on young adults in their 20s.
Symptoms for BDD can happen as early as 3 years old but is not usually
noticeable until one reaches puberty. The two main symptoms include:
1) Feeling constantly cold even though everyone else is excruciating hot;
and
2) Obsession with being in the sun
People with this disease cannot handle cloudy or rainy days. They cope in
any way they can—some resorting to laying in front of a space heater all day.
Other side effects can include growing a beard—or technically,
continually wearing a giant scarf wrapped around one’s neck for optimal heat
retention.
Most people who suffer from BDD find day temperatures to be comfortable
between 76 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit, with basking range between 90-100 degrees
Fahrenheit. They do prefer a slightly cooler temperature at night to sleep (in
the 70s).
Although there is no cure for the dreaded BDD, it is possible to live a
normal life. Most people with BDD tend to move to a more accommodating environment—one
that has sunny, warm days. For those unfortunate enough to live in colder,
cloudier environments there are some basic steps to help relieve some of their
symptoms.
They should invest in heating lights, heating pads, and space heaters.
They should spend at least 8 hours in the sun daily. Those who have careers indoors should collaborate
with their supervisors to allow them to work outside during hot, sunny days.
Whenever days are cold or cloudy, the supervisor should set up a special
habitat that would include a giant sun lamp and heating system.
With well laid plans, one with BDD can live a fully functional life.
[Picture from wiki]
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