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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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I think I’ve got OCD…What should I do?

Prosper Health Collective

In layman’s terms, most people conceptualise having OCD as being particular, methodical, a clean freak or likes certain numbers. In actual fact, OCD, which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is a debilitating condition that interferes with daily activities and causes significant distress.

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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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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Doubting Disease

The New Social Worker

OCD is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. People with OCD cannot tolerate doubt. The difference between a person with OCD and one without is in the reaction to the thought content. A thought just like any other thought comes into our head.

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How Do I Know If I Have An Eating Disorder?

MQ Mental Health

Eating disorders can be very serious mental illnesses with symptoms that can be distressing to those experiencing the disorder and those who care for them. But not all eating disorder symptoms are physical. You might deny the seriousness of your eating disorder and think others are making a fuss about nothing.

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Resources How to Learn About Them and Apply Them to your Life

Bipolar Bandit

The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. guest post she wrote for my blog: Could a LCHF, animal-based diet be an effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder. ) Happy Researching.