The National Institute of Mental Health calls OCD a "common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder" that often interferes with ...

But suggesting to mum that she seek help for her apparent anxiety, OCD and ADHD, as my older sister often tried to, was not. The issues that held our family captive were never allowed to be ...

One woman's journey from OCD to empowerment through comedy, offering hope and humor to others facing mental health challenges ...

2023; MacKillop et al., 2011; McClelland et al., 2016). ‘Individuals with #OCD and high levels of #anxiety may have a stronger preference for immediate rewards. This suggests a complex interplay ...

The following is a summary of “Autism spectrum disorder, social anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorders: beyond the ...

People with OCD can fall in love and have happy, committed relationships. Sometimes, entering such a relationship can set off anxiety and trigger OCD symptoms. But with communication, support ...

Compulsive acts are a habitual way of coping with the anxiety created by an obsession. OCD may start early in life, even in childhood. It affects both men and women. The commonest form of ...

The author details his battle with mental-health challenges and shares strategies that have helped him in his new book ...

Individuals with OCD may also have other mental health conditions such as depression, attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), anxiety, Asperger syndrome, eating disorders and ...

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez has lived with obsessive-compulsive disorder his entire life ASHBURN ... recurring ...

But it just is what it is, and I’ve learned to deal with it ... manifestation of a tremendous amount of anxiety or stress triggering OCD compulsions. We can celebrate Gonzalez’s kick ...

For a person truly dealing with OCD, their obsessions and compulsions "make it difficult for that person to fulfill day-to-day responsibilities," she adds. Experts say it may be a good idea to be ...