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Can Sport Trigger OCD?
Can Sport Trigger OCD?
Many athletes have rituals and routines that they like to go through before competitions. At first glance, this often appears similar to OCD compulsions, which can…...
Caring for an OCD Sufferer: What to Expect
Caring for an OCD Sufferer: What to Expect
Caring for an OCD sufferer can be extremely tough, especially as OCD is one of the mental health disorders that is not often talked about. Because of this, you may be…...
Common OCD Misconceptions
Common OCD Misconceptions
As relatively little is known about OCD in comparison to other disorders, there are still several prominent misconceptions about OCD and the types of people who suffer…...
Disorders Related to OCD
Disorders Related to OCD
There are several disorders that overlap with OCD. As they often have similar symptoms, it is not uncommon for OCD to be misdiagnosed as a related disorder, such as…...
OCD and Students
OCD and Students
Students often find that their OCD symptoms became worse while at university due to increased stress....
OCD: Skin Picking
OCD: Skin Picking
Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP) is a compulsive ritual that some OCD suffers carry out as a way of reducing stress and anxiety, but many do not seek treatment as they…...
Postpartum OCD
Postpartum OCD
Becoming a mother is a stressful experience at the best of the times but for some women, it triggers OCD symptoms. This is known as postpartum OCD....
Pure 'O' OCD
Pure 'O' OCD
What is the Pure 'O' form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?...
Relationship OCD
Relationship OCD
Relationship OCD can be just as distressing as any other form of OCD. While most types of OCD in general will often put a lot of strain on your relationships with…...
Types of OCD
Types of OCD
There are many forms of OCD but here are some of the main types of OCD....
What Is OCD?
What Is OCD?
OCD has two main parts: obsession and compulsion. Some sufferers experience both obsessions and compulsions, but this is not always the case....
Who Does OCD Affect?
Who Does OCD Affect?
Unlike some disorders, OCD can affect males as much as females. However, experts suggest that some people are more likely to develop OCD....
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