Articles related to "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder"
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Traits
Feelings of anxiety are a big part of obsessive compulsive disorder. This anxiety disorder is best treated by a combination of cognitive-behavioral and talk therapies.
obsessive compulsive • personality traits • talk therapy • cognitive-behavioral • anxiety disorders
Feelings of anxiety are a big part of obsessive compulsive disorder. This anxiety disorder is best treated by a combination of cognitive-behavioral and talk therapies.
obsessive compulsive • personality traits • talk therapy • cognitive-behavioral • anxiety disorders
Symptoms of OCD in Children
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder effects millions of people, including children. However, children may hide their symptoms making it difficult to properly diagnose them.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • children with ocd • children with obsessive compulsive disorder • kids ocd
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder effects millions of people, including children. However, children may hide their symptoms making it difficult to properly diagnose them.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • children with ocd • children with obsessive compulsive disorder • kids ocd
OCD Resources
There are several very good books about OCD and its treatment. This list will help you decide which ones are best for you.
ocd • resources • books • booklist
There are several very good books about OCD and its treatment. This list will help you decide which ones are best for you.
ocd • resources • books • booklist
A Brief History of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ideas about OCD, a serious mental illness, have evolved from ancient notions of melancholia and possession through to Freud's psychoanalysis and modern neurochemistry.
obsessive compulsive disorder • melancholia • religious melancholy • “anatomy of melancholy" psychoanalysis • neurotransmitters
Ideas about OCD, a serious mental illness, have evolved from ancient notions of melancholia and possession through to Freud's psychoanalysis and modern neurochemistry.
obsessive compulsive disorder • melancholia • religious melancholy • “anatomy of melancholy" psychoanalysis • neurotransmitters
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
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
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
Confronting OCD Shoulds
Are you ruled by OCD shoulds? Rethink them.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • obsession • compulsion • should
Are you ruled by OCD shoulds? Rethink them.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • obsession • compulsion • should
Explaining OCD
Have trouble explaining the cause of OCD to friends, family and communitiy? Cherry will help you and your loved ones understand what's happening in your brain.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • causes • explanation • brain
Have trouble explaining the cause of OCD to friends, family and communitiy? Cherry will help you and your loved ones understand what's happening in your brain.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • causes • explanation • brain
Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
<i>Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents</i> by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. is a superb resource for parents. Read Cherry's review of this new book
ocd • children • parents • adolescents • obsessive-compulsive disorder
<i>Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents</i> by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. is a superb resource for parents. Read Cherry's review of this new book
ocd • children • parents • adolescents • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Heart to Heart – One Woman's Struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive
Evelyn Smith tells about her struggle with OCD in <i>Heart to Heart, From My Heart to Your Heart: The Stories Behind the Songs of Evelyn L. Smith</i>
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • christian • evelyn smith • devotional
Evelyn Smith tells about her struggle with OCD in <i>Heart to Heart, From My Heart to Your Heart: The Stories Behind the Songs of Evelyn L. Smith</i>
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • christian • evelyn smith • devotional
Is OCD a Choice?
Do we choose to have OCD? No, but we can choose to make the lifestyle changes necessary for breaking free from OCD.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • choice • cbt • cognitive-behavior therapy
Do we choose to have OCD? No, but we can choose to make the lifestyle changes necessary for breaking free from OCD.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • choice • cbt • cognitive-behavior therapy
It Really Is Okay to Talk About It – A Website Review
I found a terrific website. Bruce, the webmaster, says, "What I would like to do here is direct people to places where they can talk about it." Find out what "it" is.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental illness • mental health • talk
I found a terrific website. Bruce, the webmaster, says, "What I would like to do here is direct people to places where they can talk about it." Find out what "it" is.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental illness • mental health • talk
Learn More About OCD -- Attend a Conference
Conferences are great for gaining reliable information about OCD and meeting others who are dealing with OCD. Find out about the upcoming OCSDA Conference at Universal City, California.
ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive compulsive disorder • ocsda
Conferences are great for gaining reliable information about OCD and meeting others who are dealing with OCD. Find out about the upcoming OCSDA Conference at Universal City, California.
ocd • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive compulsive disorder • ocsda
Least Restrictive Environment?
Least Restrictive Environment!
special education • special needs • least restrictive environment • obsessive compulsive disorder
Least Restrictive Environment!
special education • special needs • least restrictive environment • obsessive compulsive disorder
Medication Guilt
Is taking medication to treat OCD an admission of failure? A crutch? No, it can be an important part of OCD treatment.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • medication • guilt • god
Is taking medication to treat OCD an admission of failure? A crutch? No, it can be an important part of OCD treatment.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • medication • guilt • god
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children
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 children • causes ocd • symptoms ocd • treatments ocd • cognitive behavioral therapy
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 children • causes ocd • symptoms ocd • treatments ocd • cognitive behavioral therapy
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 Disorder Resources Online
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their caregivers will find informative articles, support forums and details of support groups all available online.
anxiety disorders association of america • obsessive compulsive foundation • american academy of child and adolescent psychiatr • national institute of mental health • websites on ocd
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their caregivers will find informative articles, support forums and details of support groups all available online.
anxiety disorders association of america • obsessive compulsive foundation • american academy of child and adolescent psychiatr • national institute of mental health • websites on ocd
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression and the Holidays
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression often go hand in hand. Even without diagnosable depression, many people have the "holiday blues." This year, strike back before depression hits.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • depression • holiday blues • holidays
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression often go hand in hand. Even without diagnosable depression, many people have the "holiday blues." This year, strike back before depression hits.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • depression • holiday blues • holidays
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 Rules
Are you bound by too many rules? Could the rules be connected to your OCD?
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • rules • exposure and ritual prevention • erp
Are you bound by too many rules? Could the rules be connected to your OCD?
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • rules • exposure and ritual prevention • erp
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
On Being Thankful
This is the time of the year to be thankful, even if you are struggling with OCD.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • thankful • thanksgiving • support
This is the time of the year to be thankful, even if you are struggling with OCD.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • thankful • thanksgiving • support
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
Seventh Annual OCF Conference
The Seventh Annual Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Conference will be held August 11-13, 2000 in Schaumberg, Illinois.
ocf conference • obsessive compulsive foundation conference • obsessive compulsive disorder • support • ocd workbook
The Seventh Annual Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Conference will be held August 11-13, 2000 in Schaumberg, Illinois.
ocf conference • obsessive compulsive foundation conference • obsessive compulsive disorder • support • ocd workbook
Support Buddies
A chance encounter on vacation helped two women fight OCD together – as "support buddies."
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • support • support buddies • checking
A chance encounter on vacation helped two women fight OCD together – as "support buddies."
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • support • support buddies • checking
Wanda's Secrets, Chapter 1
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 1 -- This is a children's story that even adults can enjoy.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 1 -- This is a children's story that even adults can enjoy.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
Wanda's Secrets, Chapter 2
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 2
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 2
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
Wanda's Secrets, Chapter 3
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 3
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 3
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
Wanda's Secrets, Chapter 4
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 4
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 4
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
Wanda's Secrets, Chapter 5
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 5
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 5
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
Wanda's Secrets, Chapter 6
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 6
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
<i>Wanda's Secrets, A Story About a Girl with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,</i> Chapter 6
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • children's story • wanda • cognitive behavior therapy
Wanda's Secrets, Prologue
Read a fictional story about a little girl with OCD. Her teacher helps her deal with her illness.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • secrets • wanda • teachers
Read a fictional story about a little girl with OCD. Her teacher helps her deal with her illness.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • secrets • wanda • teachers
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder will be afraid of contamination from certain objects or may insist on arranging personal belongings in a symmetrical fashion.
what is obsessive compulsive disorder • sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder • the jack nicholson film as good as it gets • the fear of contamination by germs • understanding ocd
Sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder will be afraid of contamination from certain objects or may insist on arranging personal belongings in a symmetrical fashion.
what is obsessive compulsive disorder • sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder • the jack nicholson film as good as it gets • the fear of contamination by germs • understanding ocd
When Life Makes You Face Your Fears
Something came up that showed me how much I still avoid challenging my fears.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • fear • bravery • god
Something came up that showed me how much I still avoid challenging my fears.
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • fear • bravery • god
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
Tourette Syndrome's Relatives
Tourette's is an impulse disorder. Attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive syndrome are closely related and can coexist in a Tourette's patient.
ocd • adhd • tourette syndrome • tourette's • impulsive behavior
Tourette's is an impulse disorder. Attention-deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive syndrome are closely related and can coexist in a Tourette's patient.
ocd • adhd • tourette syndrome • tourette's • impulsive behavior
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality OCPD
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
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
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