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For many people, religious faith and moral values provide comfort, meaning, and guidance. However, for individuals experiencing scrupulosity—a form of OCD centered on religious or moral...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder doesn't respect boundaries between home and work life. The symptoms that disrupt personal functioning—intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, excessive checking,...
"Can OCD be cured?" This question reflects both hope for complete freedom from symptoms and concern about living with a chronic condition. The answer requires nuance—while obsessive-compulsive...
When diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, individuals face important decisions about treatment. The American Psychiatric Association recommends two first-line treatments for OCD:...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) stands as one of the most widely researched and empirically supported psychotherapeutic approaches, demonstrating effectiveness across numerous mental health...
The landscape of mental health care has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years, with teletherapy—delivering treatment via video conferencing—emerging as a viable and often preferred...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder rarely travels alone. Research consistently demonstrates that at least 50% of individuals with OCD experience a comorbid mood disorder at some point in their lives,...
The relationship between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and depression is complex, profound, and remarkably common. Research indicates that between 25% and 50% of individuals with OCD will experience...
The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and...
Introduction: The Discovery of a Unique Psychological Phenomenon In 2002, a groundbreaking paper published in the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy introduced the world to a previously unnamed...
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is increasingly recognized as a complex psychological phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with other mental health conditions. While not yet formally classified as a...
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is a relatively newly recognized psychological phenomenon characterized by extensive fantasy activity that replaces human interaction and interferes with daily...
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"I'm so OCD about my desk organization." "The way those books aren't lined up properly is making my OCD kick in." "I have to have my coffee a certain way—I'm really OCD about it." These casual uses of "OCD" have become commonplace in everyday conversation, often...
One of the most distressing and misunderstood aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder involves the content of intrusive thoughts. Individuals with OCD often experience unwanted mental intrusions that are violent, sexual, blasphemous, or otherwise disturbing in...
When discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder, the focus typically remains on obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety. However, a substantial body of research reveals another dimension to OCD that often goes unrecognized: dissociative experiences. Studies consistently...