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The OCD Cycle

Prosper Health Collective

Obsessive C ompulsive D isorder (OCD) grows and is maintained by a very clear and consistent cycle that occurs in 4 stages. Anxiety : As a result of the distressing or intolerable nature of these obsessions, individuals with OCD experience heightened anxiety and distress.

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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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Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Psychological Health Care

In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. OCD and anxiety disorders are the focus of a national education and awareness campaign Australia-wide this month. What Is OCD? OCD, Anxiety and COVID. Getting Help for OCD and Anxiety Disorders.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety: An Overview and Future Directions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), deemed a “well-established” intervention for the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety (Hollon & Beck, 2013), typically addresses anxiety using a two-pronged approach. However, clinicians can also inadvertently engage in accommodating behaviors within session. Author Bio. Lambert (Ed.),

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Tricky, sticky habits: what are body-focused repetitive behaviours?

Lawson Psychology

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, ADHD, and autism may be more likely to struggle with BFRBs. For example: Engaging in the BFRB to the point of causing pain (e.g., When do BFRBs become a problem? bleeding) or repeated damage to hair or skin (e.g., How are BFRBs treated?

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

People with OCD may feel compelled to perform specific actions, such as washing hands repeatedly or checking locks multiple times, to alleviate anxiety caused by their obsessive thoughts. These treatment approaches aim to alleviate symptoms, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall well-being.

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Technology and the future of cognitive-behavioral interventions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Our field has accumulated a lot of empirical support for the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health problems. That said, I-CBT is already becoming antiquated as the ubiquity and convenience of smartphones take hold. Smartphones are now owned by 81% of adults in the U.S.,