They cause you distress, and interrupt your time and your life. If you think you may have symptoms of OCD, see a doctor or mental health provider. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) The ...

The National Institute of Mental Health calls OCD a "common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder" that often interferes with ...

If you're wondering if you are exhibiting signs of OCD, here are the common symptoms and how to go about getting a diagnosis. Symptoms of OCD The main symptoms of OCD are having intense ...

OCD is made up of two distinct symptoms: obsession and compulsions. Although rare, someone can be diagnosed with OCD if they only have one of these symptoms, says Gregory Sayer, MD, board ...

Symptoms of OCD can vary but may include frequent counting, repeatedly checking on the same things (that doors are locked, lights are off, etc.), obsessive cleaning and hygiene habits, recurring ...

Mental health issues are no laughing matter, but humour is the best kind of medicine in Pure, a comedy which depicts a young woman with a debilitating form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

12] as OCD patients with schizotypal symptoms have poorer insight and lower functioning than OCD patients without such symptoms. However, there are discrepant findings. One study found that ...

Researchers identified the most effective screening tools and treatment options for children with obsessive compulsive ...

including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD. We also emphasize the importance of treating the emotional dynamics that underlie symptoms. We therefore integrate psychodynamic work within ...

Background Research is scarce with regard to the role of psychotic and schizotypal symptoms in treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The aim of the current study was to investigate the ...