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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

While the impact of COVID-19 may be contributing to heightened levels of worry in general, for many, ongoing anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder. In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. What Is OCD? OCD, Anxiety and COVID.

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Early signs of OCD

Prosper Health Collective

Early Warning Signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterised by recurrent and persistent unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that cause extreme distress. Early warning signs that you may be starting to experience OCD include: Repetitive behaviours. Rule-driven.

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Stress The Point: Stress vs Mental Illness

MQ Mental Health

Many are familiar with the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many are now becoming familiar with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There is an optimal level of stress in this bell curve and it’s where we are interested, excited, motivated, engaged in life and have purpose. Our bodies store it.

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How To Stop Intrusive Thoughts? Here’s What Experts Say In 2024

Blurt It Out

Instead, accept them and find a highly engaging activity to occupy your mind while simultaneously avoiding multitasking. Many free resources, such as peer-reviewed research and online specialists, systematically teach you how to stop intrusive thoughts anxiety and how to stop intrusive thoughts related to OCD.

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [2] , which is the standard classification of mental health conditions, does not specifically include this term. High-Functioning Anxiety Vs. Other Forms Of Anxiety Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry.

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

Lawson Psychology

But you might not realise that these sayings can be traced back to compulsive hair-pulling disorder and other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). BFRBs occur on a spectrum, and most people find they can stop before the behaviours reach a problematic level that may be considered a disorder. When do BFRBs become a problem?