BPD and OCD can be co-occurring disorders. We'll explore the difference between the two and how to cope if you are struggling.
While Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) presents some very particular symptoms, it is still quite possible for people with the disorder to go undiagnosed. The symptoms of OCD are not always as obvious as pop culture suggests, and your private…
Rumination is a common mental compulsion used by those with OCD to manage the distress caused by obsessions. OCD rumination looks like repeatedly going over intrusive thoughts, often with the impossible goal of figuring out a solution. OCD rumination provides relief in the short term, but long-term rumination only reinforces the content of intrusive obsessions.
Below are the biggest lies told straight from the voice of OCD. They sound quite convincing(!), don't they? But remember, every statement and explanation below
Being in a marriage with someone with OCD or OCPD can be difficult, especially when the other partner doesn't have that much experience with it. Here are five ways OCPD can hurt a marriage, and what can be done instead.
2 Powerful Ways Kids Can Crush OCD on a Daily Basis Often parents and even some therapists talk about addressing OCD in a one dimensional way. But there are actually two ways we want our kids to tackle OCD on a daily basis. I call it playing both defense and offense. In this YouTube video,
Want to know how to help a child with OCD at home? This post explains obsessions and compulsions and how parents can compliment pediatric OCD treatment.
Many people with OCD engage in "memory hoarding", a mental compulsion to over-attend to the details of an event, person, or object.
If you need tips to manage OCD, this post will let you know what habits that make OCD worse and provide helpful ways to cope.
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Pure-O is a term that was developed to describe a type of OCD in which there are seemingly no compulsions - only obsessions. One may classify themselves as having Pure-O when there are no overt, ritualistic behaviors, including, but not limited to, washing, checking, or tapping. However, the term Pure-O is a bit of a misnomer, as it does not take into account the plethora of mental compulsions, as well as the subtle physical compulsions, that individuals find themselves engaging in, often with
Want to know how to help a child with OCD at home? This post explains obsessions and compulsions and how parents can compliment pediatric OCD treatment.
One of the biggest struggles parents have is motivating their child to work on OCD. Who can blame them? Working on OCD can be extremely difficult and overwhelming. But, there is a tool in the toolbox that many parents haven’t explored – that’s ACT.
If you need tips to manage OCD, this post will let you know what habits that make OCD worse and provide helpful ways to cope.
If you're looking for information on PANDAS and PANS, this is a great introductory post outlining the signs, symptoms, and treatment options.
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