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When people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they might picture a stereotype, such as someone washing their hands over and over or checking the lock many times before leaving the house. But for many people, the most exhausting part of (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →Living with OCD can feel overwhelming, but exploring OCD treatment options is an important step toward relief. Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects millions of people, creating unwanted intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can interfere with daily life.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Religious OCD, sometimes called scrupulosity, is one of those conditions that often flies under the radar. Many people struggling with it don’t realize it’s OCD at all. Instead, they believe they’re simply being “bad,” unfaithful, or not doing enough spiritually. (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →When most people hear “OCD,” they picture someone washing their hands repeatedly or organizing their closet by color. While contamination and symmetry concerns are real aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder, this narrow view barely scratches the surface of how complex and (more…)
People of all different backgrounds, intelligence levels, races, and genders can experience obsessive-compulsive behaviors. However, recent studies have shown that people on the autism spectrum are more likely to experience OCD.
In fact, one study found that those with autism (more…)