Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) impacts the lives of millions of people. Over 50% of people with the condition experience severe and long-term OCD. Obsessive compulsive disorder can be debilitating. If you suffer from OCD thought patterns and repetitive behavior, you may realize that your actions or thoughts are irrational, but you also may feel hopeless […]
Roughly 11 percent to 13 percent of people who receive a diagnosis for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) also meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder. According to the results of a study published in 2013 in the journal Cognitive Behavior Therapy, people simultaneously affected by an
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When met with punishment or negative feedback for our actions, some of us may change the way we behave. Others may resent the feedback and still others may express increased impulsive actions. For those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the latter is most likely.
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Since a person is multi-dimensional, doesn’t it make sense that treatment of a person’s illness could be enhanced when delivered using a multi-dimensional approach – particularly if the illness manifests on more than one level? That was the idea behind recent research that tested various methodologies for the treatment of pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder.
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The behaviors that are characteristic of eating disorders involve a lot of planning and careful control and discipline of eating and exercise habits. Those who are diagnosed with anorexia, for example, exhibit a high level of control over their caloric intake and are very rigid in their exercise routines. Bulimia nervosa also requires a high
It can be challenging to differentiate between personality quirks or disorders, but there is a distinct difference. Personality quirks are usually harmless and may even be endearing traits that make up part of an individual’s identity. In contrast, personality disorders are more severe conditions that significantly impact one’s life and relationships. If you think you
With 5.9 million people out of work, anyone who is still employed is understandably worried about the future. Will they still have a job tomorrow, next week, or next month? What do they have to do to keep their job? Additionally, with so many companies downsizing within the last few years, the remaining workers have
Growing up is tough these days. But navigating the winding pathways through childhood and adolescence with a parent who has a mental disorder can be devastating psychologically. At the same time, children often report developing strengths and spiritual reserves to help them cope. The experience of children who have parents with OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Mood disorders, like depression and anxiety, affect every aspect of your life. Our mental health professionals at our mental health treatment programs can help you restore emotional well-being. Inpatient mood disorder treatment provides the help you need to get better. Find a mood disorder treatment center like The Ranch Tennessee to help you develop resilience
Anxiety is an unpleasant reality in the world and everyone experiences it. Whether a person is facing job cutbacks, relationship struggles, unruly children or even the pressures of work deadlines – all of us must learn to cope with anxiety at one point or another. Sometimes anxiety seems to take over a person’s life. Fortunately,
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