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How to Deal with Your COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety & OCD
If you engage in some positive distracting activities during this crisis, then the flow of the day will move like a steady stream rather than a slow drip.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the Impact of COVID-19 and Quarantine
Body Dysphoric Disorder (BDD) is described as the disease of “self- perceived ugliness” or “self-imagined ugliness.” It is also seen as a distressing preoccupation with one or more physical non-existence “defects.” In the DSM-5, BDD is classified under Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders.
Transgender OCD: A New Theme Following a Familiar Pattern
In the early 2000s, patients started reporting a new worry to their OCD therapists: what if I’m gay? This thought was often prefaced by patients declaring that they weren’t homophobic, but the fear was still there. The theme was dubbed homosexual OCD or HOCD.
Are You Feeling a Little Obsessive and Compulsive?
Yesterday I received an email from a former client with the subject line HELP!! Six months ago, Angie came to me with contamination OCD.
Therapists Switch to Online Therapy Because of Coronavirus Shutdowns: How You Can Still Get the Therapy You Need
Coronavirus has turned our world upside down. Many businesses that typically require being present in person are shut down and unable to operate.
My OCD Patients Have Helped Me Cope with the Threat of the Coronavirus
I’m a specialist in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. OCD is a debilitating mental health disorder whereby patients experience unwelcome, intrusive, disturbing thoughts (obsessions) that create anxiety.
Moving Against the OCD Worry Monster
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often wears down children and parents. Prior to beginning treatment, parents often state that they can no longer understand or recognize their child. They see their child as being rigid, stuck, and exhausting.
Going Away to College Can Lead to an Uptick in OCD Distress
The onset of OCD typically occurs during adolescenc
How OCD Can Manifest in Dementia
What is OCD? OCD is composed of two components: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images. The thoughts, impulses, or images are not excessive worries about real-life problems.
Maintaining Gains in OCD Treatment: Teachable Applications and an Introduction to Advocacy as the Final Step in Recovery
There are clear treatment standards for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) which offer impressive outcomes and allows individuals to return to high-levels of functioning.
Does My Child Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Sometimes parents who seek consultation with me about their child’s worries or fears are surprised to learn that the child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
“But she doesn’t wash her hands all the time…”
The “Reality” of Real-Life OCD
In the past few weeks, two people have contacted me seeking help for “real-Iife OCD.” I had never heard the term before, which is surprising because I am an OCD specialist. I spend roughly 75-80% of my clinical hours working with people who have OCD.