Obsessive Compulsion Disorder Karen Rusa And Her...

This case study was particularly fascinating in following the life of Karen Rusa and her obsessive compulsion disorder. It is interesting to study her childhood, present life, on-set symptoms she was experiencing, and the treatment she underwent. Though Karen withstood various trials that her OCD and depression effected greatly, I believe she received the best treatment to help her recover. Karen Rusa is 30 year old woman who is married to a man named Tony, and has four children with him. She is the oldest of four children in her family and was raised by two parents in New York City. Her parents were also Italian immigrants. Being raised to be a devout Roman Catholic was critical to her parents. She went to parochial school from first grade through high school. The traditional rituals were deeply imbedded in Karen’s life as she grew up. If she did not adhere to the rules from her parents and church, she believed and was told that she would be compromising the safety of her so ul and that her wrongdoings would be punished. The way her parents disciplined her was hugely impacted by their religion. Her mother was a cold and rigid person, and often emotionless. Her mother ran a tight-ship around the house, regulating strict rules on cleanliness and routine. The case study made no note of her father and the impact he had on her life. Shortly after high school, Karen married Tony and they became two months into marriage. By the age of 25, Karen had a total of four children. The