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Transforming the Views on OCD

MQ Mental Health

At twenty-seven years old, I was diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive-compulsive Disorder). The thoughts then shifted to Harm OCD , which refers to a subset of OCD involving aggressive, intrusive thoughts about doing violence to someone - it is incredibly distressing. I was unaware of the dire straits OCD sufferers were in.

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20 Common Intrusive Thoughts We Might Experience In 2024

Blurt It Out

Living with OCD, depression, or anxiety can feel like traversing a labyrinth of the mind, where intrusive thoughts lurk around every corner, ready to pounce on our vulnerabilities. ” “I feel like I’m trapped in a never-ending cycle of anxiety and despair, with no way out.”

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Types of Anxiety

Prosper Health Collective

million people) reported having an anxiety-related condition, a 2% increase from previous years. Anxiety is different for everyone, people experience different symptoms and at different times from different triggers. The most common types of anxiety are: Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Social Anxiety. Mindfulness.

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, many individuals experience anxiety. However, a specific type of anxiety often goes unnoticed: high-functioning anxiety. Furthermore, it will explore various treatment options for high-functioning anxiety. What Is High-Functioning Anxiety?

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What is PANDAS and PANS

Prosper Health Collective

PANDAS and PANS are both health conditions that frequently look just like OCD. This is unlike OCD which may display a gradual emergency of symptoms over weeks or months. However, treatment of these conditions involves a key difference, and therefore correct diagnosis is important. strep throat or influenza).

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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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10 Years of MQ’s American Fellows

MQ Mental Health

Ahmari investigated what happens in the brain to cause OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) specifically, whether complications in the brain’s circuits may cause symptoms. With this fascinating technique, Susanne progressed the understanding of OCD forwards and contribute to treatments. The MQ fellowship was transformational.

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