Conversely, those with OCD exhibit numerous compulsive behavioral responses to their unwanted thoughts. Some of these responses are fairly obvious and overt, such as repeated hand washing or lock checking. These behaviors are done in an attempt to reduce or eliminate anxiety related to their unwanted...
To be more specific, its almost like everytime I swallow, i now have a thought associated with the swallowing that I cant seem to surpress and it takes alot of concentration away from me since my mind try to focus on presenting the images or sound to me everytime I swallow and I try...
I understand that virtual ERP was used during the shutdown by many OCD specialists, and OCD treatment programs, as a crisis option—especially since some sufferers were in the middle of treatment when the shutdown began. However, since there is no longer a shutdown. I strongly...
Although the availability of well-trained anxiety specialists has improved remarkably in recent years, many individuals still find that their local treatment options are severely lacking. This seems to be particularly true for individuals with OCD and other forms of severe anxiety. To help improve the...
She eats only organic food, drinks only artesian water, gets labs done monthly, sees multiple specialists, spends over $1000 a month on supplements, takes more than 60 pills per day and refuses to travel because she has to stay near her natural doctor. She forces/ manipulates my father ...
He spent the past two decades trying everything: multiple medication combinations, cognitive behavioral therapy, cross-country visits to specialists, even hospitalization. Nothing could quell the anxiety churning inside him. “This is not something that you consider first line for patients because this...