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Living With & Managing OCD

OCD is known as an enduring mental illness. Through treatment methods the effects of the disorder can be managed, but it may never be cured. However, those diagnosed with OCD can live happy, normally functioning lives by learning to cope and manage their obsessions. Read articles, find support and resources on living with OCD as well as helping a loved one or family member diagnosed with the disorder.

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 treatment that works …

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.

So 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 …

How 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 …

An 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 …

Adult 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 …

How 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.

A 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 …

Interesting 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 …

OCD 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 …