GOING INSIDE THE OCD BRAIN
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts that take the form of obsessions coupled with repetitive, often ritualistic, behaviors. Those behaviors are called compulsions,...
IS COMPULSIVE CHECKING IN OCD LINKED TO HAVING A HIGHTENED SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY?
Studies indicate that individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) have an inflated sense of responsibility for the safety of others. Notably, they feel responsible for potential negative...
ARE OCD CHECKERS PRONE TO ANGER?
Clinical reports document the existence of an intimate relationship between anger and compulsive checking in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Particularly, studies show that elevated levels of...
FROM UNCERTAINTY TO ANXIETY
Uncertainty fuels anxiety by increasing worry and fear.