Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-term disorder where an individual experiences obsessions and or compulsions (U.S. Department of Health, 2022). Obsessions can be characterized as…
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Relations Between Tic Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Unwanted urges and obsessions are burdensome because it likely interferes with daily life. These undesirable thoughts are associated with a lot of anxiety and distress…
Identity as Fear and Perpetual Uncertainty: Transgender OCD
Children ranging from newborns to eleven-year-olds can view their surroundings in a neutral state of mind. Meaning, children have not yet pre-conditioned their minds to…
OCD and Addiction: How Do These Relate?
A large number of people who suffer from OCD also find themselves suffering from substance addiction. This can come as a surprise because most people…
When Parenthood Becomes Distraught: Maternal OCD
A pregnancy is an exciting new chapter in life. Parents begin to decide on a name, plan a baby shower, and think about the future…
When OCD is More than Cleanliness: Pure O OCD
Often, movies depict only one form of (OCD) in films, where characters have habitual rituals like constantly washing their hands before doing a task. For…
OCD vs. OCPD: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
What do you think of when you hear the term Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder? Something that might come to mind is a very similar disorder,…
Are Toys a Better Alternative in Treating OCD Compared to Modern-Day Medical Methods?
Have you heard of a fidget spinner? A fidget spinner is a toy consisting of a ball barrel and structures that surround the barrel. These…
OCD and Loneliness
Loneliness is something that impacts everyone at some point. It’s normal to be or feel alone sometimes, especially in modern society, when people are becoming…
OCD in Pop Culture: Daniel Radcliffe
You probably know Daniel Radcliffe from the wildly popular Harry Potter series. He, of course, played the titular character, Harry Potter; with his wide-rimmed glasses…