Active “ignoring” can trigger an additional sense of being in denial (and thus more anxiety). Are people with OCD smart? The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of all the available literature on IQ in OCD samples versus non-psychiatric controls (98 studies), and found that contrary to ...
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Body-focused repetitive behaviors like nail biting and picking may also besymptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). When you engage in these behaviors, you gain pleasure or relief, which then continues the cycle. Research also shows that nail tics (repetitive movements) may relieve tension....