Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the more common serious mental illnesses. It can occur at any age but most often presents for the first time in adolescence. Long delays in diagnosis often occur, and the shame associated with the disorder may inhibit people from mentioning the symptoms. ...
Many people live with a pervasive sense that they have done something wrong or are instinctively driven to accept blame when things go badly. You may notice that you are unable to shake the feeling that you do not do enough or are not "enough,” no matter how much you do ...
During the last 30 years there have been many attempts to develop animal models of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), in the hope that they may provide a path for furthering our understanding and treatment of this disorder. The present review article provides the reader with an overview of ...
But if this sounds like an easy recipe for the worsening of many people’s obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), that’s because the overestimation of risk and responsibility that characterize this psychiatric disorder find an easy match in this sort of situation. Not everyone with OCD will notice...
OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is a common and difficult condition characterised by intrusive thoughts which produce worry and the compulsive desire to carry out repetitive behaviours aimed at reducing anxiety. OCD symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can really impact upon our mental...
They happen to almost everyone at some point, but they can occur more frequently when we feel stressed or anxious. They also underlie some mental health conditions. In particular, intrusive thoughts are characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and also ...
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Numerous studies have linked it to procrastination, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, general anxiety, severe stress, low self-esteem, and even suicide. Maladaptive perfectionism can also negatively affect the morale and effectiveness of a team. Maladaptive perfectionists often ...
This pattern of intrusive anxious thoughts and compulsions may be indicative ofrelationship obsessive compulsive disorder(ROCD). ROCD is a lesser-known subtype of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). People who struggle with ROCD find that related thoughts and compulsions are time-consuming and prev...