Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes obsessive thoughts and urges or compulsive, repetitive behaviors. Not only that, but these thoughts and behaviors are more than nail biting or worry, they can be so severe that they cause severe anxiety and have a major impact on someone’s life. For those who need it, we’ve compiled a list of some helpful tips on how to better deal with OCD.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that can disrupt your life and involves repetitive thoughts that won’t subside. It frequently starts in childhood and can last a person’s entire life. It is estimated that around 2-percent of the U.S. population has the disorder. We look into the most common symptoms of OCD.
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a mental condition that is typically characterized by a preoccupation with rules, orderliness and control. It is the most prevalent personality disorder, affecting between 2- and 7-percent of the population. Here’s a look at the most common signs and symptoms.
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We look into everything there is to know about hoarding, including the physical, mental and social impacts of this condition.
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Body focused repetitive behaviors (or BFRB’s) in children describe a group of frequently repeated behaviors that injure the body but are not classified as self-harm behaviors. They are clustered together with other OCD behaviors. The disorder develops in early puberty and initially affects both sexes equally. In adulthood, more females are afflicted. With time the […]
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Despite popular opinion therapy isn’t only beneficial for treating severe mental issues and tragedy. It can help even seemingly “normal” people with everyday struggles and conflicts. We look into all the ways therapy can benefit everyone.
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