Articles related to "Ocd"
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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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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Treating OCD with Antidepressants
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
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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.
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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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A Book Not for Chickens
Who can resist a book written by a courageous doctor wearing a chicken suit? A review of Dr. Christian R. Komer's new book, <i>The Obsessive Compulsive's Meditation Book.</i>
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Who can resist a book written by a courageous doctor wearing a chicken suit? A review of Dr. Christian R. Komer's new book, <i>The Obsessive Compulsive's Meditation Book.</i>
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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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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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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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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.
ocd • 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.
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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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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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"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
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"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
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Harming Obsessions on 20/20
20/20 Downtown featured harming obsessions on December 2, 1999. Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D., coauthor of The OCD Workbook, was a guest on the show, along with a couple of his patients and Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, MD.
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20/20 Downtown featured harming obsessions on December 2, 1999. Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D., coauthor of The OCD Workbook, was a guest on the show, along with a couple of his patients and Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, MD.
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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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Cherry Pedrick is the coauthor with Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D of The OCD Workbook. Read how it came about.
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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.
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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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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.
ocd • postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • anxiety • panic attacks • 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.
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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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Almost OCD?
Many people have compulsive rituals which do not necessarily interfere with their lives. They don't have OCD, but they may benefit from applying cognitive-behavior therapy principles.
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Many people have compulsive rituals which do not necessarily interfere with their lives. They don't have OCD, but they may benefit from applying cognitive-behavior therapy principles.
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Confronting OCD Shoulds
Are you ruled by OCD shoulds? Rethink them.
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Are you ruled by OCD shoulds? Rethink them.
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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.
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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.
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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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Find support from others who struggle with OCD. If it is not available locally, find help on the Internet.
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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.
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Do we choose to have OCD? No, but we can choose to make the lifestyle changes necessary for breaking free from OCD.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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How can pastors and church leaders reach out to people with OCD? The author offers suggestions.
ocd • 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?
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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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OCD and Religion
Scrupulosity is a term used to describe OCD that involves hyper-morality, hyper-responsibility and/or religious obsessions. This article will familiarize you with this type of OCD.
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Scrupulosity is a term used to describe OCD that involves hyper-morality, hyper-responsibility and/or religious obsessions. This article will familiarize you with this type of OCD.
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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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Yes, Christians can have OCD too. This website gives support to Christians fighting to break free from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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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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OCD affects the entire family. How can we support each other in the struggle against the disorder?
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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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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 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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"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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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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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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OCD Rules
Are you bound by too many rules? Could the rules be connected to your OCD?
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 • 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.
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Cognitive-behavior therapy and medication are the most commonly used treatments for OCD. Get a glimpse at the history of OCD treatment.
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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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Several disorders seem to be related to OCD. We call them OC spectrum disorders.
ocd • ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • trichotillomania • ttm • body dysmorphic disorder
OCD: The War Inside -– A Video Review
Read about a great video that compassionately describes what it’s like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Read about a great video that compassionately describes what it’s like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
ocd • ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • fanlight productions • mark pancer • david huffert
What Causes OCD?
Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
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Review of the current theories about the cause of OCD
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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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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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Beat the Graduation Blues
Stress tends to make my OCD worse. Humor helps me release stress – maybe it will help you too.
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Stress tends to make my OCD worse. Humor helps me release stress – maybe it will help you too.
ocd • ocd • graduation • college • blues • humor
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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Even if you are not a Christian, you can gain insight into dealing with anxiety from the Bible.
ocd • 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.
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What is OCD? Is there hope? The new contributing editor introduces herself by describing her struggle with OCD.
ocd • ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • obsessive • compulsive • mental illness
Don't Give Up on Church!
Be inspired by a true story of persistence, love, support and acceptance. Get inside the head of someone with OCD who didn't give up on church or God.
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Be inspired by a true story of persistence, love, support and acceptance. Get inside the head of someone with OCD who didn't give up on church or God.
ocd • ocd • church • god • support • acceptance
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
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<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
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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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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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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>
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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>
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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.
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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 • ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental illness • mental health • talk
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 • 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 • ocd • obsessive compulsive disorder • medication • guilt • god
My Experience with Exposure and Ritual Prevention:
How does exposure and response prevention work in real life? How can your family help?
ocd • exposure and ritual prevention • ocd • erp • reassurance
How does exposure and response prevention work in real life? How can your family help?
ocd • exposure and ritual prevention • ocd • erp • reassurance
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.
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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 • ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • depression • holiday blues • holidays
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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The National Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. July 9-11. See you there!
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