Effexor for OCD: Treating OCD When SSRIs Fail
Approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population has OCD. There is no cure for the disorder, but there are treatments. Unfortunately, there is not one …
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Howard Hughes and OCD: His Obsessions and Rituals
The movie mogul and industrialist Howard Hughes was an extraordinarily gifted man, but one whose life was stricken by the symptoms of OCD.
Continue ReadingSo Your Spouse Has OCPD - Now What?
You’ve just found out that your spouse has OCPD. Suddenly, everything seems to fall into place. But where do you go from here? Read on for …
Continue ReadingHow to Stop Obsessions and Compulsions in Children
Children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can make life difficult for themselves as well as parents and siblings. Find helpful tips on how to …
Continue ReadingAn OCD Personal Story about Growing up with OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder can change the way a person lives and thinks. It can alter relationships and cause problems for the sufferer’s …
Continue ReadingAdult Trichotillomania: Dealing with Adult Trichotillomania and its Effects
Trichotillomania refers to the practice of hair pulling. This is a distressing condition and even if adults desire to stop it, they are often unable …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Deal With Severe OCD Children? Tips and Advice on Dealing with a Severe OCD Child
In this article, severe OCD in children is briefly explained followed by valuable tips on how to deal with severe OCD children.
Continue ReadingA Review of Stress Management Techniques for OCD
Stress ranks among one of the major triggers of OCD. Characteristic repetitive behaviors are attempts to reduce the distress associated with the …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD is a complex condition that is characterized by a number of signs and symptoms. Here are some interesting facts about obsessive compulsive …
Continue ReadingOCD Obsessions and Compulsions
The list of OCD obsessions and compulsions is quite extensive. This article offers the most common obsessions and compulsions as well as some insight …
Continue ReadingEssential Facts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Compulsions, Comorbidity and More
If you’ve seen “As Good As It Gets,” you’re already familiar with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this article, …
Continue ReadingCan Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Be Exacerbated by Anger?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often exacerbated by repressed anger. People suffering from OCD may often have unexplained anger outbursts that can …
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