Most kids with OCD know their thoughts or compulsions might not make sense.They get it, but they’re stuck. When we try to explain why their fears are irrational – like why something isn’t dirty – it doesn’t help. It might even make them feel worse, like they’re being told the...
Partners in OCD relationships also have their own challenges. Watching a partner struggle with anxiety and compulsions is hard enough, but in some cases OCD can interfere with your ability to be together, such as having to rush home from a vacation because of a preoccupation about having left...
People with OCD who fear dirt and germs are encouraged to get their hands dirty and wait increasing amounts of time before washing them. The therapist helps the person cope with the anxiety that waiting produces; after the exercise has been repeated a number of times, the anxiety diminishes. ...
In this part, I will explain how you can use it with openOCD and pyOCD, which are free tools that will help you to use this board, and that you can use it with any operating system (Linux, Mac, Windows). This tutorial shows how to use the Dap Cat debugger by loading firmware onto...
[9]. It is important to note that other factors are likely to be involved, as such models do not necessarily fully explain the subjective “loss of control” that often accompanies compulsive behaviours [1,4,7,9]. The drive to engage in such behaviours may involve any, or a combination,...
to do it."Afraid and ashamed of her anxious thoughts and repetitive actions, she tried to keep her condition hidden from others.She added: "For a while, I kept it to myself and I thought something was really wrong with me but I didn't know how to explain it."I felt I was ...
Though convenient, throw-away vape pods raise serious environmental issues. These devices’ single-use character helps to explain the rising problem with electronic waste. Many disposable pods are produced of plastic and metal, which might take years to break down and hence strain landfills. Addition...
These parasites can easily transfer from tank to tank via fish, plants, decorations, or equipment.In this guide, I’ll explain what Ich is, how it infects your aquarium, how to identify its symptoms, and most importantly, how to treat it. With the right knowledge and action, you can ...
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OCD and generalised anxiety disorder can feel similar. We asked Fionuala Bonnar from Mental Health First Aid England, to explain the differences