Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be grouped together with mental illness in general, as well as with specific sub-domains of mental illness. However, OCD has unique...
Germ phobias are exaggerated and often debilitating fears of germs. These fears are part of the anxiety spectrum and often are symptoms of OCD, although...
Definition of Compulsions and Compulsive Behaviors Compulsive behaviors are actions that are performed persistently and repetitively without necessarily resulting in any reward or positive effect. ...
A significant number of people who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) also suffer from depression. While the exact mechanics are not fully understood, It...
As one of the fundamental characteristics of OCD is that sufferers are driven to compulsive actions based on a belief that, by undertaking those actions,...