It can be a daunting task to locate a therapist that works best for you if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder. To make this task easier for you, here are some questions to ask when interviewing therapists.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is diagnosed in approximately 2% - 3% of all children and young adults in the U.S.A. One difference between adults who have OCD and children or young adults who have OCD is that adults usually understand that the obsessions and compulsions are unreasonable or excessive where children and young adults cannot [...]

Many individuals have questions about obsessive-compulsive disorders. Those who have questions are either family members, friends, co-workers or neighbors of someone who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Sometimes it is a teacher who needs to understand a student better who has OCD. No matter why you are seeking information, it is important to receive accurate, facts that [...]

1. Stay calm and keep your cool when things get out of control. Getting in frenzy will do nothing but make symptoms worse. Take a time out and think before you act. Remember, eyes will be on you in how you handle things when things get stressful. Lead by [...]

As if relationships were not hard enough, put anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder in the mix and relationships can become a serious battleground. When two people who do things differently live under the same roof, there is bound to be some arguments. However, to a partner with obsessive compulsive disorder, [...]

In recent years there have been effective treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that have had an effective lessening of symptoms bringing relief to those who suffer from the disorder. These treatments are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications (SRIs). These medications and therapy have allowed those who suffer from OCD to once again [...]

You may already know that anxiety is a close relative to stress. Both are caused by a person being scared, uneasy or worried about something. When those emotions get out of control, it manifests itself both physically and psychologically. The result is a panic attack or anxiety attack. In extreme cases [...]

If you are unfamiliar with OCD and the effect it can have on one’s life, I will share some facts that you may find amazing. OCD is a disorder which causes a person to have intrusive or insistent thoughts and behaviors of such a nature as to have a significantly disruptive effect on their [...]

The simplest way to try and manage an obsessive thought is not to dwell on it. It may be simple, to the person with OCD this is actually a chore and very difficult to attempt. For some, getting rid of the thoughts creates anxiety because the compulsion gets put on hold and results [...]

If you have noticed hairs that are out of place or odd, and find that the urge to get rid of those hairs is a distraction to your day, then you may have to seek help. Take for example, someone that discovers while at work, a stray hair or area of hair that looks [...]