For the uninitiated, let me briefly go over what the OCD cycle is. It all starts with a trigger. This can be literally anything, including something outside of you, like seeing children play, hearing a song, or seeing a random scene in a movie. Triggers can also come from inside o...
Today it is well-accepted that OCD is much more common than was thought previously. Typically 2–3 % of the general population is believed to have OCD or OCD-like symptoms. In many cases the task that an OCD sufferer does may seem simple to the layperson, but the sufferer feels that t...
OCD is: Taxing Having OCD means that you feel like you have no option but to do something that you do not find logical or have any pleasure doing. Time-consuming Dealing with OCD means that time you would rather spend on other things must instead be spent managing your symptoms. The crit...
Another form of OCD is perfectionism, in which one feels compelled to habitually check for potential mistakes or errors that might reveal his or her own faults or might jeopardize the his or her stature, for example, at work. Furthermore, there exists the Purely Obsessional compulsion (Pure-O...
What does relationship OCD look like? Examples and symptoms of relationship OCD What are the side effects of relationship OCD? What causes relationship OCD? How to manage relationship OCD If you're wondering whether you have relationship OCD, you won't be alone. It's no secret that partner...
When comparing OCPD vs. OCD, it’s important to differentiate them as a personality disorder vs. a condition characterized by obsessive thoughts. Learn more.
This Is What Anxiety Feels Like To Me byTerry Heick This post isn’t about education directly–more of a mental health thing I guess, but ultimately a human thing. I’ve been hearing the word ‘anxiety’ a lot. I guess it’s kind of like ‘OCD’–a misunderstood idea that ends up ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Individuals with OCD may display dichotomous thinking as a symptom because it provides a sense of control. Borderline personality disorder (BPD): A recent publication from the National Center for Biotechnology Information says those with BPD often experience distorte...
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How do I Know if I Have OCD? Everyone has thoughts that are upsetting or do not make a lot of sense from time to time, this is normal. Just having an unpleasant thought does not mean you have obsessions. Similarly, it is not uncommon for people to repeat certain actions, such as dou...