Symptoms of OCPD can overlap with the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, as a personality disorder, the symptoms of OCPD are long-term patterns that are seen as a part of a person’s character that negatively affects relationships. People with OCD may ...
How to Handle Your Girlfriend’s MoodinessWould you describe your girlfriend as being moody?Does she go from being in a good mood with you, to being a bitch or throwing a tantrum as though she hates you and you’re the worst boyfriend on Earth?
Attachment is about how we connect, or not, with people. Especially our parents, kids, family, and friends. Turns out, we have this primal human need for close emotional connection, or attachment, and the way we do that shapes who we become and how we relate to others fro...
An example of this would be, "I want to go to the movies this Friday with so and so. A lot of people will be there, and I'll be home by [insert time]. I'll text you when I get there." Depending on how they answer, you may end up having to barter and convince them. "I'...
I understand this is a first-world problem, especially because I have a dishwasher, however, the process of getting the dishes from the sink into the appliance is a lot for me (and my OCD) to handle. I’ve been in therapy for years to try to get this under control, and I’ve had...
Furthermore, people with anxiety disorders commonly struggle with additional problems, including perfectionism, angry outbursts, and substance abuse, that are commonly used to manage anxiety symptoms. It is essential to address all significant issues in therapy. ...
If you feel that worrying and anxiety are a significant part of your life, or the life of someone you love, you may have thought about ways to deal with this problem many times. However, it can often be overwhelming to understand and try handle worrying, so many people give up, before...
Omang OCD, Forsberg R (2000) How to handle topography in practical geoid determination: three examples. J Geod 74:458–466Omang, OCD, Forsberg, R (2000) How to handle topography in practical geoid determination: three examples. J Geod 74: pp. 458-466...
“I’m staring at this stranger on the train platform because I secretly want to push them.” “I have to stare at the public bathroom door handle for a few minutes before I use it so I can see how many people touch it—because I’m worried about contamination.” “Maybe I’m stari...
It's often best to do these in the presence of a professional, because this type of technique may not be right for everyone. Nevertheless, it's been shown that the more you grapply with and accept the anxieties, the easier they may be to handle. ...