OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined as irrational fears or repeated thoughts that drive an individual to engage in repetitive behaviors. This Disorder is thought to affect over 2.2 million adults, or 1.0% of the U.S. population. OCD is on a spectrum and can affect people in multiple different ways. Some people are unable to get out of the house or manage normal activities. Other individuals may appear to be coping with day-to-day life while still suffering a huge amount of distress from obsessive thoughts. Below are some more resources that may help.
- What to Do with Intrusive Thoughts?
If you had a devastating illness and were given one year to live, what would you do? No question […]
- COVID-19 and Responsibility OCD
A few months ago, our world turned upside down. Suddenly we faced “a new normal” — we started […]
- COVID-19 Challenges to OCD and ED Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic can be a challenge to people who are recovering from OCD and Eating […]
- How the Coronavirus Affects People with Health Anxiety
While countries are dealing with mass breakouts of Coronavirus, there are many people with health […]
- Psychology Around the Net: February 8, 2020
In this week’s Psychology Around the Net, we discuss what happens when workplaces are rated for […]
- Psychology Around the Net: December 14, 2019
This week’s Psychology Around the Net shines the spotlight on morning anxiety and how to handle […]
Elderly or Disabled Living