Category: OCD
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What causes OCD to get worse and what you can do
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a life-long condition that requires that those affected pay extra attention to life’s stressors. OCD is highly treatable, but not curable, which is why symptoms can come and go, periodically worsening depending on a variety of factors. Some people learn to manage their symptoms only to have them return without warning.…
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Holistic therapy for mental health: what it is, types, and benefits
The typical image of mental health treatment is a traditional talk therapist who sits with you in their office and has a conversation with you about your experiences. But therapy doesn’t always look like this. In holistic therapy for mental health, you could be meditating with your therapist, learning to control your breathing, engaging in…
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What is false memory OCD and who can help?
If someone regularly finds themself in a state of rumination – or dwelling – on events from the near or distant past, distrusting their memories of the event and worrying they did something wrong, they might be experiencing false memory OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), a subtype of OCD. If confusion about past events leads to persistent…