obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where patients either have repeated intrusive thoughts, perform compulsive behaviours (rituals), or both. The attempt to suppress these thoughts or behaviours leads to heightened anxiety and tension. While patients notice that the thoughts or behaviours do not make sense, they often find it impossible to stop them.

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Body Work and Exercise for Anxiety Panic Attacks Depression and OCD

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Body Work and Exercise for Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression and OCD Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Working with the body is often neglected in…

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A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts

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Abstract—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often more difficult to treat than anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders. However, a combination of psychotherapy and medication treatment can be effective in most cases. Within a few months, there is often a marked improvement in symptoms and quality of life. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a higher dose,

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