Articles related to "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder"
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
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-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, 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
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
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 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
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
Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD is a common, serious anxiety disorder characterised by obsessions and/or compulsions, symptoms that can have a significant impact on function.
introduction to ocd • obsessions in ocd • compulsions in ocd • common ocd obsessions • common ocd compulsions
OCD is a common, serious anxiety disorder characterised by obsessions and/or compulsions, symptoms that can have a significant impact on function.
introduction to ocd • obsessions in ocd • compulsions in ocd • common ocd obsessions • common ocd compulsions
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, 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
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
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
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
"Hit and Run" OCD on 20/20
"Hit 'n Run" OCD will be featured on ABC's 20/20 November 11, 1999. The OCD expert will be Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D., coauthor of The OCD Workbook. <br> <B>NOTE:</B> The 20/20 segment was postponed and aired on December 2
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • 20/20 • hyman • ocd workbook
"Hit 'n Run" OCD will be featured on ABC's 20/20 November 11, 1999. The OCD expert will be Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D., coauthor of The OCD Workbook. <br> <B>NOTE:</B> The 20/20 segment was postponed and aired on December 2
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • 20/20 • hyman • ocd workbook
Biblical Advice About Fear
Fear can be one of our biggest enemies. And we are not alone, people without OCD have problems with fear too.
fear • peter • bible • christianity • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Fear can be one of our biggest enemies. And we are not alone, people without OCD have problems with fear too.
fear • peter • bible • christianity • obsessive-compulsive disorder
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
Celebrate Wellness
In the spirit of the holidays, let's remember to be thankful for the progress we have made in our battle with OCD. And check out my gingerbread recipe!
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • cognitive behavior therapy • holidays • christmas
In the spirit of the holidays, let's remember to be thankful for the progress we have made in our battle with OCD. And check out my gingerbread recipe!
ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • cognitive behavior therapy • holidays • christmas
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
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
Goals and Plans for Success
Have you ever made a New Year's resolution and kept it? Make this year different.
ocd • exposure and ritual prevention • obsessive-compulsive disorder • erp • goals
Have you ever made a New Year's resolution and kept it? Make this year different.
ocd • exposure and ritual prevention • obsessive-compulsive disorder • erp • goals