Do you have OCD? Does someone you know have OCD? Are you not sure what OCD actually is? Let me tell you... It's not just about keeping things straight, or liking things organized, or even being a clean freak. Most people only know what has been shown on TV or heard repeated stereotypes that misrepresent what OCD actually is. It's not something that can be "turned off", it is a very real mental health condition that affects between 2-3 million adults and 500,000 teens in the US alone. That's a wh
Because only some OCD symptoms are visible, the condition is widely misunderstood. Although there are many different types of OCD, the OCD cycle generally
Here are some tips I have learned over a lifetime of dealing with OCD: How to control your obsessions and compulsions, explain them to your loved ones, and keep them from controlling your life.
It's funny that people often associate OCD with being tidy. I was never a neat person until I recovered from OCD. Being messy was one of my compulsions. Anxiety disorders are all about trying to cope...
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OCD occurs commonly with ADHD and Autism. But what exactly is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions can include unwanted thoughts, urges and images. This article provides an overview of the diagnostic criteria of OCD.
OCD occurs commonly with ADHD and Autism. But what exactly is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions can include unwanted thoughts, urges and images. This article provides an overview of the diagnostic criteria of OCD.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex, real mental health condition. It causes unwanted, distressing, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is viewed as the gold standard treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Read about ERP and how I chose my OCD exposures.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition in which a person can have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Find out more on my OCD blog.
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder involves a pattern of perfectionism, excessive preoccupation with details, and rigid thinking.
Contamination OCD is where a person experiences unwanted obsessive thoughts and fears of being contaminated, contaminating others, or contracting and spreading an illness. Examples of contamination OCD compulsions include showering for hours, avoiding crowded spaces, or hand-washing until their skin becomes raw.
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Just a few signs of OCD that might hit close to home. Some of these are common quirks that everyone deals with, but in combination could spell out OCD.
Do you have OCD? Does someone you know have OCD? Are you not sure what OCD actually is? Let me tell you... It's not just about keeping things straight, or liking things organized, or even being a clean freak. Most people only know what has been shown on TV or heard repeated stereotypes that misrepresent what OCD actually is. It's not something that can be "turned off", it is a very real mental health condition that affects between 2-3 million adults and 500,000 teens in the US alone. That's a wh
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You're better than your mess.
While OCD is well-known, there is an obscure subtype called sensorimotor OCD, which manifests in unique ways. What is sensorimotor OCD?
Living with OCD is not a personality quirk, it is a distressing mental disorder. It is such a complex disorder that makes daily life too challenging.
Do you have OCD? Does someone you know have OCD? Are you not sure what OCD actually is? Let me tell you... It's not just about keeping things straight, or liking things organized, or even being a clean freak. Most people only know what has been shown on TV or heard repeated stereotypes that misrepresent what OCD actually is. It's not something that can be "turned off", it is a very real mental health condition that affects between 2-3 million adults and 500,000 teens in the US alone. That's a wh
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex, real mental health condition. It causes unwanted, distressing, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
OCD can be sneaky! It may seem like you are not engaging in compulsions and that you are just handling your OCD. Read how I spot my compulsions.
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