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The OCD Workbook
Cherry Pedrick is the coauthor with Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D of The OCD Workbook. Read how it came about.
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Treating OCD with Antidepressants
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
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Helping Someone with OCD
OCD often has a detrimental effect on caregivers, who will likely find benefit in learning about the illness, seeking support and communicating positively.
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OCD on the Montel Williams Show
"Living A Nightmare: The Many Faces Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" will be the topic of the Montel Williams Show on Wednesday, March 15, 2000
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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!
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Osteochondrosis Dissecans and Dobermans
Learn how Osteochondrosis Dissecans affects Dobermans.
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Praise God and Pass the Prozac!
S. credits recommitting to his faith as the key to maximizing the effects of Prozac and CBT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OCD and the Family, Part I
OCD affects the entire family. How can we support each other in the struggle against the disorder?
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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.
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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.
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Again and Again – A Website Review
Again and Again is a great resource for information about OCD. I especially liked the humor section
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Overcoming
N. wrote to me. It was such an inspiring letter, I asked if I could share it with my readers.
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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?
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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.
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression and OCD
Physical stimulation of the brain can reduce symptoms in people with treatment-refractory conditions, including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Natural Remedy for OCD and Anxiety
Nutrition is important for a healthy nervous system. Lack of certain nutrients have been associated with anxiety. Replenishing the diet can have beneficial effects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OCD's Related Disorders
Several disorders seem to be related to OCD. We call them OC spectrum disorders.
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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.
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Living with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)


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.
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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.
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OCD and Church, Part II
How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people with OCD? The author offers suggestions.
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Animal Hoarding – A Mental Illness
Animal hoarding is a mental illness which results in animal cruelty and abuse. Unfortunately, the hoarder is often unable to see the neglect being inflicted on their pets
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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.
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Postpartum Depression Symptoms
Identifying postpartum depression can be challenging for many women. As mothers adjust to their new roles, it is helpful to be able to distinguish PPD symptoms.
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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.
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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?
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Biblical Advice About Anxiety
Even if you are not a Christian, you can gain insight into dealing with anxiety from the Bible.
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Friends Supporting Friends
Friends need each other. Learn what the author learned about friends helping friends from Mike Wallace, Bill Styron and Art Buchwald at the recent OCF conference.
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The Vocabulary of Anxiety/Panic Disorders
What do all those words mean??? Check out vocabulary words for anxiety and panic sufferers.
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Avoiding the Challenges of Gifted Perfectionism
Gifted perfectionists are prone to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and academic underachievement. What are the sources of perfectionism and how can parents help?
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Awareness, Acceptance, Action: Working with What We Have
Guest author Kaile Wren shares her experience with another aspect of agoraphobia which arises from severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Compulsive Hoarding
Hoarding is a dangerous obsession that places hoarders and their community in danger. Research has shown that through therapy and medication hoarders can be helped.
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Dealing with Unwanted Thoughts
Believers struggling with thoughts against God should take refuge in the Holy Spirit, reaffirm their beliefs and draw nearer to the Lord--but may also seek help for OCD.
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Discovering the Therapeutic Value of Hypnosis
Although the practice of hypnosis was recognized by the American Medical Association back in 1958, in recent years it has received wider recognition.
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Hiring a Professional Organizer
Here are some questions to ask and things to look for when hiring a Professional Organizer to declutter and organize your home.
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Not Bad Parenting - Medical Causes of Behavior
Misbehavior is caused by bad parenting, right? That has always been said, but that child in the grocery store might not be a brat - he might have a medical problem.
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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Brain
Current trends in neuroscience offer evidence that we can consciously improve our health and well-being by simply changing our minds.
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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.
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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.
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ADHD & Related Conditions
Conditions that often occur with ADHD include obsessive-compulsive and antisocial behaviour disorders, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and Tourette's Syndrome.
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Five Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are five distinct types of anxiety disorder. Each can interfere with a person's daily life and can have an impact on the people around them. Treatment is available.
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