Articles related to "Obsessive"
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
While many of us may wish our lives were more orderly, those suffering from OCPD take these traits to an extreme that interferes with their ability to lead a normal life.
• obsessive-compulsive personality disorder ocpd • obsessive compulsive personality disorder • obsessive compulsive prognosis • psychological personality disorder • obsessive compulsive
While many of us may wish our lives were more orderly, those suffering from OCPD take these traits to an extreme that interferes with their ability to lead a normal life.
• obsessive-compulsive personality disorder ocpd • obsessive compulsive personality disorder • obsessive compulsive prognosis • psychological personality disorder • obsessive compulsive
Breaking Free: My Struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is OCD? Is there hope? The new contributing editor introduces herself by describing her struggle with OCD.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • obsessive • compulsive • mental illness
What is OCD? Is there hope? The new contributing editor introduces herself by describing her struggle with OCD.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • obsessive • compulsive • mental illness
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Sponsors Lobbying Effort
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will be organizing a lobbying effort Friday, July 9 prior to the official start of their anual conference. Find out how to get involved.
• ocf • obsessive-compulsive foundation • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will be organizing a lobbying effort Friday, July 9 prior to the official start of their anual conference. Find out how to get involved.
• ocf • obsessive-compulsive foundation • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Traits
Feelings of anxiety are a huge part of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is an anxiety disorder best treated by a combination of therapies.
• obsessive-compulsive disorders • anxiety disorders • obsessive-compusive traits • treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder • common obsessions
Feelings of anxiety are a huge part of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is an anxiety disorder best treated by a combination of therapies.
• obsessive-compulsive disorders • anxiety disorders • obsessive-compusive traits • treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder • common obsessions
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be a challenging mental illness to deal with in children. Understanding causes, symptoms and modes of treatment helps parents cope.
• obessive compulsive disorder • ocd • causes of ocd • symptoms of ocd • treatments for ocd
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be a challenging mental illness to deal with in children. Understanding causes, symptoms and modes of treatment helps parents cope.
• obessive compulsive disorder • ocd • causes of ocd • symptoms of ocd • treatments for ocd
Obsessive Personality of a Stalker
A recent study compared coeds' assessment of personality traits of those they perceived as stalkers and of partners of a 'normal' relationship.
• personality of stalker • stalking personality traits • stalking behavior • stalking violence • harassment research
A recent study compared coeds' assessment of personality traits of those they perceived as stalkers and of partners of a 'normal' relationship.
• personality of stalker • stalking personality traits • stalking behavior • stalking violence • harassment research
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
If you suspect you have elements of obsessive compulsive disorder, read on and then see a doctor to verify your diagnosis and get treatment.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental health • mental conditions • anxiety disorders
If you suspect you have elements of obsessive compulsive disorder, read on and then see a doctor to verify your diagnosis and get treatment.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental health • mental conditions • anxiety disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Holds Annual Conference
The National Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. July 9-11. See you there!
• ocd • conferences • topics
The National Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. July 9-11. See you there!
• ocd • conferences • topics
Childhood Mental Health
Article about the affects of anxiety disorders, the most common mental health issue, the symptoms, how parents can help, and how they can get the treatment they need.
• childhood mental health • anxiety • disorders • fear • panic
Article about the affects of anxiety disorders, the most common mental health issue, the symptoms, how parents can help, and how they can get the treatment they need.
• childhood mental health • anxiety • disorders • fear • panic
OCD Linked to Strep Throat
PANDAS, an acronym for the illness, can develop suddenly as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette's syndrome, or nervous tics after a strep infection.
• ocd treatment • ocd medication • strep throat • obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms • pandas and strep throat
PANDAS, an acronym for the illness, can develop suddenly as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette's syndrome, or nervous tics after a strep infection.
• ocd treatment • ocd medication • strep throat • obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms • pandas and strep throat
Treating OCD with Antidepressants
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
• treating ocd • ssris for ocd • medication & side effects ocd • antidepressant for obsessive compulsive thoughts • why are ssris effective in treating ocd
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
• treating ocd • ssris for ocd • medication & side effects ocd • antidepressant for obsessive compulsive thoughts • why are ssris effective in treating ocd
ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD many times seem to go hand in hand. We can find out more about Tourette's in this article
• tourette's • tics • adhd • add • obsessive
Tourette's Syndrome and ADHD many times seem to go hand in hand. We can find out more about Tourette's in this article
• tourette's • tics • adhd • add • obsessive
Advocacy -- What Can We Do?
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • advocacy • advocate • stigma
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • advocacy • advocate • stigma
Again and Again – A Website Review
Again and Again is a great resource for information about OCD. I especially liked the humor section
• ocd • humor • obsessive compulsive disorder • again and again • again
Again and Again is a great resource for information about OCD. I especially liked the humor section
• ocd • humor • obsessive compulsive disorder • again and again • again
An Overview of Mental Illness
An overview of mental illness in its many forms.
• mental illness • depression • major depression • bipolar disorder • obsessive-compulsive disorder
An overview of mental illness in its many forms.
• mental illness • depression • major depression • bipolar disorder • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Biblical Advice About Anxiety
Even if you are not a Christian, you can gain insight into dealing with anxiety from the Bible.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • disorder • biblical
Even if you are not a Christian, you can gain insight into dealing with anxiety from the Bible.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • disorder • biblical
Finding Support in the Struggle with OCD
Find support from others who struggle with OCD. If it is not available locally, find help on the Internet.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder • support
Find support from others who struggle with OCD. If it is not available locally, find help on the Internet.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder • support
OCD and Church, Part I
How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people with OCD? The author shares how OCD affected her church life.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • church • ministers • therapy
How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people with OCD? The author shares how OCD affected her church life.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • church • ministers • therapy
OCD and Church, Part II
How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people with OCD? The author offers suggestions.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • ministers • pastors • church
How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people with OCD? The author offers suggestions.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • ministers • pastors • church
OCD and Guilt
OCD means having unwanted, intrusive thoughts. They just pop into your head, unwelcome and uninvited. How can that be a sin? How can you have guilt for something for which you have no control?
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • guilt • sin • god
OCD means having unwanted, intrusive thoughts. They just pop into your head, unwelcome and uninvited. How can that be a sin? How can you have guilt for something for which you have no control?
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • guilt • sin • god
OCD and the Christian – A Website Review
Yes, Christians can have OCD too. This website gives support to Christians fighting to break free from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • eating disorders • sexual obsessions • christian
Yes, Christians can have OCD too. This website gives support to Christians fighting to break free from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • eating disorders • sexual obsessions • christian
OCD and the Family, Part I
OCD affects the entire family. How can we support each other in the struggle against the disorder?
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • family support • encouragement • reassurance
OCD affects the entire family. How can we support each other in the struggle against the disorder?
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • family support • encouragement • reassurance
OCD and the Family, Part II
How can family members help their loved ones struggling with OCD? Support is needed, but the right kind of support. Read what you can do to help.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • support • help • family
How can family members help their loved ones struggling with OCD? Support is needed, but the right kind of support. Read what you can do to help.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • support • help • family
OCD Treatment - A Brief History
Cognitive-behavior therapy and medication are the most commonly used treatments for OCD. Get a glimpse at the history of OCD treatment.
• cognitive therapy • behavior therapy • cognitive behavior therapy • cbt • medication
Cognitive-behavior therapy and medication are the most commonly used treatments for OCD. Get a glimpse at the history of OCD treatment.
• cognitive therapy • behavior therapy • cognitive behavior therapy • cbt • medication
OCD's Related Disorders
Several disorders seem to be related to OCD. We call them OC spectrum disorders.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • trichotillomania • ttm • body dysmorphic disorder
Several disorders seem to be related to OCD. We call them OC spectrum disorders.
• ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • trichotillomania • ttm • body dysmorphic disorder
Overcoming
N. wrote to me. It was such an inspiring letter, I asked if I could share it with my readers.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • cognitive-behavior therapy • medication • overcoming
N. wrote to me. It was such an inspiring letter, I asked if I could share it with my readers.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • cognitive-behavior therapy • medication • overcoming
Praise God and Pass the Prozac!
S. credits recommitting to his faith as the key to maximizing the effects of Prozac and CBT
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • cbt • cogntive behavior therapy • faith
S. credits recommitting to his faith as the key to maximizing the effects of Prozac and CBT
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • cbt • cogntive behavior therapy • faith
What Causes OCD?
Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
• cause • ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
• cause • ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Personality Disorders and PPMD
A new study finds that women with Avoidant PD, Dependent PD and Obsessive-Compulsive PD are at increased risk of Post-Partum Depression.
• personality disorder and ppmd • personality disorder and post partum depression • avoidant pd and post partum depression • dependent pd and post partum depression • obsessive-compulsive pd and post partum depression
A new study finds that women with Avoidant PD, Dependent PD and Obsessive-Compulsive PD are at increased risk of Post-Partum Depression.
• personality disorder and ppmd • personality disorder and post partum depression • avoidant pd and post partum depression • dependent pd and post partum depression • obsessive-compulsive pd and post partum depression
Cluster B Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are grouped into one of three clusters based on common characteristics. Cluster B represents the dramatic and erratic.
• cluster b personality disorder • antisocial personality disorder apd aspd • borderline personality disorder bpd • narcissistic personality disorder npd • histrionic personality disorder hpd
Personality disorders are grouped into one of three clusters based on common characteristics. Cluster B represents the dramatic and erratic.
• cluster b personality disorder • antisocial personality disorder apd aspd • borderline personality disorder bpd • narcissistic personality disorder npd • histrionic personality disorder hpd
Cluster C Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are grouped into one of three clusters based on common characteristics. Cluster C contains those typifying anxious, fearful behaviors.
• cluster c personality disorders • obsessive-compulsive pd • dependent pd • avoidant pd • anxious behavior
Personality disorders are grouped into one of three clusters based on common characteristics. Cluster C contains those typifying anxious, fearful behaviors.
• cluster c personality disorders • obsessive-compulsive pd • dependent pd • avoidant pd • anxious behavior
Dependent Personality Disorder
As the song goes, everybody needs somebody to lean on. However, those with dependent personalities have debilitating insecurity that affects every aspect of their lives.
• dependent personality disorder • overview of dpd • diagnosis of dpd • prevalence of dpd • treatment of dpd
As the song goes, everybody needs somebody to lean on. However, those with dependent personalities have debilitating insecurity that affects every aspect of their lives.
• dependent personality disorder • overview of dpd • diagnosis of dpd • prevalence of dpd • treatment of dpd
Personality versus Mood Disorder
Personality disorder and mood disorder are often thought to mean the same thing. Here is a summary of key differences between these distinct categories of mental illness.
• what is a mood personality disorder • bipolar bi polar manic depressive manic-depressive • categories psychological mental illness • difference between personality mood • range of mood
Personality disorder and mood disorder are often thought to mean the same thing. Here is a summary of key differences between these distinct categories of mental illness.
• what is a mood personality disorder • bipolar bi polar manic depressive manic-depressive • categories psychological mental illness • difference between personality mood • range of mood
Types of Personality Disorders
There are ten clinically recognized personality disorders, each characterized by socially abnormal feelings and behaviors that can create a life of instability.
• types of personality disorders pd • what is a personality disorder • classification of personality disorders • information personality disorder • histrionic personality disorder hpd
There are ten clinically recognized personality disorders, each characterized by socially abnormal feelings and behaviors that can create a life of instability.
• types of personality disorders pd • what is a personality disorder • classification of personality disorders • information personality disorder • histrionic personality disorder hpd
What Is a Personality Disorder?
Personality disorders are not as uncommon as you may think. As many as 15 percent of U.S. adults have one or more of these maladaptive mental illnesses.
• what is a personality disorder • types of personality disorder • psychological personality disorder • characteristics of personality disorder • personality disorder symptoms
Personality disorders are not as uncommon as you may think. As many as 15 percent of U.S. adults have one or more of these maladaptive mental illnesses.
• what is a personality disorder • types of personality disorder • psychological personality disorder • characteristics of personality disorder • personality disorder symptoms
When Goals Become Obsessions
Psychologist Roger Hock explains how obsessive-compulsive behavior can be related to unmet goals. What happens when we don't achieve our goals as quickly as we'd like?
• when goals become obsessions • how to deal with frustration • roger hock • if life takes a u-turn • psychological research
Psychologist Roger Hock explains how obsessive-compulsive behavior can be related to unmet goals. What happens when we don't achieve our goals as quickly as we'd like?
• when goals become obsessions • how to deal with frustration • roger hock • if life takes a u-turn • psychological research
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Research
Americans have been seeking nip and tuck cosmetic plastic surgery and breast implants to quell obsession
• body dysmorphic disorder • perceived flaws imperfections • distorted sense of self • nip tuck cosmetic plastic surgery • breast implants obsession
Americans have been seeking nip and tuck cosmetic plastic surgery and breast implants to quell obsession
• body dysmorphic disorder • perceived flaws imperfections • distorted sense of self • nip tuck cosmetic plastic surgery • breast implants obsession
Canine Spas
Canine spas offer more than pampering. Canine spas provide treatments such as hydrotherapy that reduce pain and inflammation and improve mobility and range of motion.
• canine spas • canine massage • acupressure • acupuncture • spa therapy
Canine spas offer more than pampering. Canine spas provide treatments such as hydrotherapy that reduce pain and inflammation and improve mobility and range of motion.
• canine spas • canine massage • acupressure • acupuncture • spa therapy
How to Stop Worrying
When you stop worrying you free the mental & emotional energy you need to live creatively & productively. Learn how to let go of obsessive thinking patterns.
• how to stop worrying • stop worrying • obsessive thinking patterns • the little book of letting go • hugh prather
When you stop worrying you free the mental & emotional energy you need to live creatively & productively. Learn how to let go of obsessive thinking patterns.
• how to stop worrying • stop worrying • obsessive thinking patterns • the little book of letting go • hugh prather
Do you have Hoard and Clutter Syndrome?
Is the clutter out of control in your life? Do you save everything even when you have no use for it? Find out more about why you may do this and what you can do about it.
• hoard • clutter • stuff • hoard and clutter syndrome • packrat syndrome
Is the clutter out of control in your life? Do you save everything even when you have no use for it? Find out more about why you may do this and what you can do about it.
• hoard • clutter • stuff • hoard and clutter syndrome • packrat syndrome
Exposure and Ritual Prevention
What is cognitive-behavior therapy? What is exposure and ritual prevention? Get a brief overview of this type of treatment for OCD.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • treatment • cognitive • behavior
What is cognitive-behavior therapy? What is exposure and ritual prevention? Get a brief overview of this type of treatment for OCD.
• ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • treatment • cognitive • behavior
More OCD Relatives
We discussed trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder and depression in the September 14 article. This article looks at disorders often found in children with OCD.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • add • adhd
We discussed trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder and depression in the September 14 article. This article looks at disorders often found in children with OCD.
• ocd • obsessive • compulsive • add • adhd
More Than OCD
A book review of <I>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well,</I> by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
• ocd • ocsd • obsessive compulsive disorder • ttm • trichotillomania
A book review of <I>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well,</I> by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
• ocd • ocsd • obsessive compulsive disorder • ttm • trichotillomania
Reflections on Mental Illness
My thoughts and reflections on mental illness in its many forms.
• mental illness • depression • obsessive-compulsive disorder • major depressive disorder • panic disorders
My thoughts and reflections on mental illness in its many forms.
• mental illness • depression • obsessive-compulsive disorder • major depressive disorder • panic disorders
The OCD Workbook
Cherry Pedrick is the coauthor with Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D of The OCD Workbook. Read how it came about.
• obsessive-compulsive disorder • ocd • the ocd workbook • ocd workbook • hyman
Cherry Pedrick is the coauthor with Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D of The OCD Workbook. Read how it came about.
• obsessive-compulsive disorder • ocd • the ocd workbook • ocd workbook • hyman
6 Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders.
• 6 types of anxiety disorders • anxiety medications • types of anxiety • anxious feelings • phobias
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders.
• 6 types of anxiety disorders • anxiety medications • types of anxiety • anxious feelings • phobias
8 Signs of Internet Addiction
Is internet addiction a symptom of other psychological conditions such as depression or obsessive compulsive disorder? Find out here. Plus, 8 signs of internet addiction.
• signs of internet addiction • internet addictions • internet addiction treatment • overcoming addictions • addicted to the world wide web
Is internet addiction a symptom of other psychological conditions such as depression or obsessive compulsive disorder? Find out here. Plus, 8 signs of internet addiction.
• signs of internet addiction • internet addictions • internet addiction treatment • overcoming addictions • addicted to the world wide web
ADHD & Related Conditions
Conditions that often occur with ADHD include obsessive-compulsive and antisocial behaviour disorders, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and Tourette's Syndrome.
• adhd • adhd related conditions • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd anxiety • adhd depression
Conditions that often occur with ADHD include obsessive-compulsive and antisocial behaviour disorders, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and Tourette's Syndrome.
• adhd • adhd related conditions • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd anxiety • adhd depression
Anxiety and Massage Therapy
Massage has been shown to be an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety.
• anxiety • massage therapy • alternative treatments for anxiety • massage • reduce stress
Massage has been shown to be an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety.
• anxiety • massage therapy • alternative treatments for anxiety • massage • reduce stress