Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently misdiagnosed, yet it is severely disabling if left untreated. Inaccurate media portrayals of OCD have led to widespread misinformation about the condition, including its symptoms, effects, related conditions, and potential treatments. As more research and information about OCD have appeared in recent years, our understanding of the disorder — and
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and uncontrollable repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD causes a person to feel overwhelming anxiety and an impending sense of doom when they cannot carry out their compulsions. Anxiety is a central component
It isn’t always easy to understand a friend or family member with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many people with loved ones who have the condition wonder, “What does it feel like having OCD?” From the outside looking in, your loved one’s obsessions and compulsions don’t seem to make much sense. They also know their compulsions are illogical,
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition that can cause some severe disruptions to everyday life. Living with OCD can create difficulties in personal relationships, school, or work. Trying to suppress or ignore the condition may seem like an effective way to control it, but it only worsens obsessions and compulsions in the long run. If
You probably have a few things throughout your day you’re particular about. Maybe you like things arranged a certain way on your dresser, or you brush your teeth every day at the same time. Almost everyone has certain practices or routines that they feel attached to. Unfortunately, some people joke about their preferences, incorrectly claiming
Covid-19 and OCD The coronavirus has brought about lifestyle changes for all of us during 2020. For those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the societal impacts of the virus can be quite intense. People who suffer from OCD are already predisposed to compulsive behavior, fear of contamination, anxiety, worry, doubt, and fear. And if you throw
By Michelle Quilter, PsyD, CASAC, DBT-LBC Traditional Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed in the early 1980s by Marsha Linehan to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Individuals suffering from BPD often struggle with intense, difficult to manage negative emotions and are considered to be under controlled.
By Elizabeth Landau, CNN Please read Elizabeth Landau’s article on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in children.
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