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Mental health
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

Judith Rapoport dies at 92. Her best-selling book introduced readers to OCD.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder was largely unknown until Judith L. Rapoport's 1989 book brought attention to its impact and treatment options.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Many Subtle Compulsions Feel Chosen and Reasonable

Modern OCD understanding defines compulsions by their functional relationship with obsessions, providing temporary relief that reinforces the disorder's cycle.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The rise of rejection sensitive dysphoria: My chest feels like it's collapsing'

Shame from past teasing and perceived criticism can trigger severe anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive behaviors that persist for decades and significantly impact daily functioning.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I visited every country by 25. These are 3 cities I always recommend - and one I'd skip.

A 25-year-old visited all 195 countries to confront obsessive-compulsive disorder, becoming the youngest person verified to complete every country after reaching North Korea.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

OCD Is a Greedy Child

OCD obsessively seeks absolute certainty, relying on repetitive rituals and distrust of evidence, functioning like a greedy, self-doubting child that moves goalposts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Existential OCD: When 'Why Am I Here?' Won't Let Go

Existential OCD causes intrusive, panic-inducing obsessions about meaning, reality, and death despite outward normalcy and is a treatable OCD subtype.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Asking Eric: My rituals to keep my loved ones alive have taken over my life

Now I'm afraid I'll lose anyone at any time. I have OCD and all my rituals are focused around keeping my mom, sister, husband and current cats safe and alive. I text my mom constantly, and if she doesn't answer for a few hours, I panic. I've started crying and hyperventilating if she didn't send her usual I'm OK morning text by the time she always does; I'm ready to drive to her apartment, prepared to find her body.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Do You Have Relationship OCD?

ROCD produces persistent, distressing relationship doubts and compulsions focused on one's feelings or a partner's flaws, exceeding normal relationship uncertainty.
fromThe Atlantic
9 months ago

Dear James: Do I Need to Share My Diagnosis?

After a series of unsettling events and a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the author reflects on past neurotic behaviors and questions whether to share his experience with loved ones.
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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Avoidable vs. Unavoidable: How Freud Distinguished Phobia from OCD

Understanding the distinction between phobia and OCD is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
fromIndependent
11 months ago

''This is OCD,' the psychiatrist said. For the first time in my life, someone had validated the concerns I had'

"I washed my hands again and again until the skin on my knuckles cracked and bled." This statement illustrates the severe impact of OCD on the daily life of an individual, showcasing both the physical and emotional struggles faced by those living with the disorder.
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