Millions of people are impacted by a health condition called obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD. OCD is a very complicated and challenging mental illness that can present itself in a number of different ways. The symptoms of OCD can begin in early childhood and will likely continue as you age. […]
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The Different Causes Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder involving unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to repetitive behaviors. Many people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder understand that their thoughts are irrational but feel unable to change. In an effort to relieve the anxiety they feel, they participate in compulsive behaviors that provide them […]
Common Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Most of us have heard of OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but do we have a true understanding of what it means to have OCD or the Common Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? If you or someone you know is suffering from OCD, or you just want […]
Treating OCD in Boca Raton
In treating OCD in Boca Raton it is important that we understand that OCD stands for “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,” a type of anxiety disorder that can be incredibly disturbing to people’s functioning. In treating OCD in Boca Raton keep in mind that the ‘Obsessive’ component refers to unwanted and intrusive […]
What Causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
People often ask what causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? To answer this question studies have been done to determine what causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These studies have shown that a combination of environmental and biological factors are likely involved in what causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Our brain is a very complex […]
Different Types Of Tics And How To Treat Them
We are often asked about different types of tics and how to treat them. Not “Tick” the bug that bites you while walking through wooded areas, but rather “tic” which is a sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic motor movement or vocalization involving a specific muscle or a group of muscles. The biggest […]
Finding an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Doctor in South Florida
Finding an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Doctor in South Florida The search for an obsessive compulsive disorder doctor in South Florida can be a daunting process for some people with OCD, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog we assume that what you mean by an obsessive compulsive disorder […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a type of anxiety disorder, is a potentially disabling illness that traps people in endless cycles of repetitive thoughts and behaviors. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by recurrent intense obsessions and/or compulsions that cause severe discomfort and interfere with day-to-day functioning. Obsessions are recurrent and […]
