Tapping the Hidden Potential Inside OCD
A Personal Perspective: How can Adam Grant’s newest book help OCD sufferers? In more ways than you think.
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A Personal Perspective: How can Adam Grant’s newest book help OCD sufferers? In more ways than you think.
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Four Emotional States to Attend to When Treating OCD
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August 21, 2023
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Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is a form of OCD where individuals have intrusive thoughts and compulsions related to their relationship. People with ROCD experience distressing doubts, anxiety, shame, or urgency. They respond by engaging in compulsive behaviours or mental acts to ease their distress and doubts. Practising exposure and response prevention enables effective coping and
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Tips to Combat the “What If’s” of OCD During Pregnancy and After Birth
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July 6, 2023
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Source: U.S. News and World ReportAlthough obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is fairly common, affecting around 1 in every 50 U.S. adults, its causes have not been well understood—until now. Psychologists from the University of Cambridge report they have found widespread chemical imbalances in the regions of OCD patients’ brains responsible for decision-making. The findings could lead to more targeted treatments for the condition, they say.
Zachary James remembers the exact moment that his first intrusive thought lodged itself in his mind. He was 19 and working in a store when a “creepy man” entered the children’s clothing section.
Do you ever feel troubled by doubts regarding your relationship or partner? You might be experiencing relationship-centred obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD). But don’t worry, you can manage it! One way is by letting go of compulsions and being present in your relationship. Other effective tools to manage ROCD include directing your attention, practising mindfulness, and setting
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A Personal Perspective: Having OCD is like being in a perpetual Law and Order episode. Here’s how you can befriend the culprit so you can get back to yourself.
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Astrocytes are the most common type of glial cells in the CNS. They work closely with neurons. To help understand disease, we need to know the protein networks of neurons and astrocytes. Soto et al. published a paper in Nature describing a method to identify astrocytic and neuronal proteins. They used a specific type of
Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Scientists are still piecing together why.
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