Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Group Therapy

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Psychosocial Treatments for OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by a combination of unwanted, repetitive thoughts and ritualistic actions performed in an attempt to silence the thoughts. Accordi...
Psychological Treatments for OCD

...om them. Psychological treatments, like therapy, can help the patient break free; the main type of therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is divided into two treatment methods.
Treatment for Comorbid Bipolar Disorder & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

...sent in those with bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. The occurrence of two mental disorders in one patient is common, report doctors at Brain Physics, a mental health r...
Children & OCD Symptoms

...dren can have both or just one of these groups of symptoms. The Nemours Foundation estimates that 1 percent of children are diagnosed with OCD. Symptoms begin to appear in children between the a...
OCD Numerous Symptoms

Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a personality disorder characterized by series of unwanted thoughts that cause a person to perform an unwanted action. This results in obsession...
4 Ways to Understand OCD

...engage in ritualized behaviors, such as obsessive hand washing, checking doors or light switches multiple times, avoiding certain colors or images or adopting elaborate procedures for seemingly ...
5 Ways to Get Help for OCD

...rist--preferably one with experience in obsessive-compulsive disorder--can properly diagnose your condition and suggest a regimen for managing it if you have OCD. Depending on your unique case, ...
What Are the Treatments for Anxiety & OCD?

....2 million adults in the United States, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder where the patient has invasive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, according to the Natio...
3 Ways to Treat Sexual Addiction

...disorders, such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, are often present. Psychotherapy treats the addiction and addresses any negative feelings and other related psychologic...
Anxiety Relief

...Other anxiety problems include phobias, obsessive-compulsive behavior and panic disorders. Anxiety can be relieved through self-help or with the help of a medical professional.
Adolescent Group Therapy Benefits

...lar types of treatment for adolescents. Group therapy is one type of treatment that is sometimes overlooked but can be extremely beneficial for adolescents who struggle with mental health and su...
5 Things You Need to Know About Coping With OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is classified as an anxiety disorder. A person with OCD has recurrent thoughts that become obsessions and engages in repetitive behaviors. Some co...
5 Ways to Recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

...arate psychological conditions, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. This may require additional treatments once they are recognized by a psychologist.
5 Things You Need to Know About Binge Eating Treatment

...ult a professional psychiatrist, eating disorder specialist or nutritionist. Getting help to treat binge eating is a courageous step. A professional can locate the behavioral or emotional source...
4 Ways to Compare Eating Disorder Treatment Options

Eating disorders creep into people's lives and slowly wear away at their family life, social life, and emotional and psychological well being. Typically eating disorders start out innocent enough ...
Anxiety Symptoms and Treatment

...ore research is done on general anxiety disorders, causes and treatments are becoming clearer and more effective. While a clear cause of the condition in its many forms is not definitive, studi...
Separation Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Separation anxiety is a normal part of infant and toddler development, though in older children and adolescents, symptoms may reach levels necessitating more careful diagnosis and treatment. Even ...
Social Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia

... are: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Social Anxiety Disorder Social anxiety is defined as th...
Facts on Self Harming

...dulthood. Teens prone to compulsive and obsessive behavior are at risk for self mutilation. While the majority of self mutilators are young white women, the disorder crosses gender, race and eco...
5 Things You Need to Know About Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)

... categorized as an anxiety disorder, an obsessive-compulsive disorder and an impulse control disorder. The cause is unknown, but it is thought that an underlying chemical imbalance in the brain ...
5 Things to Know About Rheumatic Fever Symptoms

... rheumatic fever has been infected with group A streptococcus. It's the main culprit behind this disease, which may eventually damage the heart, spine, brain or cause other health problems. The ...
Exercise & Anxiety

...s symptoms. Whether you have an anxiety disorder or you are just feeling a bit stressed about something, working out can help you relax.
How to Quit Drugs for Good

People use drugs primarily to make them feel better, according to the doctors at the American Academy of Family Physicians. The brain is wired to crave stimuli and substances that provide good resp...
Medication for Manic Depression & Anxiety

...ry and consequently brain function, are grouped into several categories.
3 Ways to Understand Childhood Autism Rating Scale

...ls believe it to be a different sort of disorder entirely.

Eating Disorders and Men, facts, statistics and stuff...
- Posted On January 2, 2008 10:24:31 PM
  ...in an attempt to "make weight." You may compulsively run long distances to the point that you are just muscle and bone. You may binge eat, or eat compulsively ("all the time"), or at the othe... Read More
- Posted On January 2, 2008 10:26:01 PM
  ... Andersen also leads a weekly support group to help men with eating disorders recognize that they have a disorder and understand how their disorder is both similar to and different from eating... Read More
Binge Eatng Disorder - Without Purging
- Posted On June 19, 2007 05:14:20 AM
  ...n't purge or you don't starve yourself. Compulsive binge eating is just as much of a disorder as anorexia or bulemia and can be just as dangerous. As opposed to starving or purging, which can ca... Read More
- Posted On June 19, 2007 06:05:06 AM
  ...a nutritionist. It sounds a lot like an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Binge Eatting Disorder (BED) is categorized within OCD along with bulimia nervosa. With bulimia nervosa, BED is just ... Read More
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Posted On December 11, 2007 02:46:17 PM
  ...ide variety of problems, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and psychotic disorders. While a full description of the... Read More
- Posted On February 9, 2008 07:41:39 AM
  ...eating disorders, such as depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Why It Is Done Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a very effective form of counseling used to treat the mental and emot... Read More
Personal Challenge (October)
- Posted On October 1, 2008 07:37:08 PM
  ... our Exercising with Heart Rate Monitor group! This is a great idea. Calories Burned for the month [color=#BF0000:1pbrg57d]336/7000 Weight Lifting Days [color=#BF0000:1pbrg57d]1/12 Cardio [colo... Read More
- Posted On October 2, 2008 10:57:04 PM
  ...unate life curcumstances and since I am obsessive compulsive (LOL) I decided to do-over. Needless to say, it's an on going Personal Challenge and training for me. So as long as Tia keeps this g... Read More
anyone else deal with depression?
- Posted On April 8, 2008 07:59:29 PM
  ...mes. I think you should maybe consider therapy. It always helps. Read More
- Posted On April 8, 2008 10:35:56 PM
  ...r doctor so that you can start seeing a therapist. Ignoring the problem only makes it worse so if you feel this is serious get help ASAP. Read More
The Official Yoga Topic!
- Posted On December 29, 2007 09:46:04 AM
  ...sues such as heart disease, psychiatric disorders, and AIDS. "Healing happens through connection with the deepest part of who we are," says Le Page. "The program emphasizes the healing proces... Read More
- Posted On December 29, 2007 09:47:25 AM
  ...merly called adult-onset diabetes), and obsessive-compulsive disorder have shown that yoga helped them lower their dosage of medications and sometimes get off them entirely. The benefits of taki... Read More
Challenge for Bingers - # of Days without Binging
- Posted On August 25, 2008 12:45:27 PM
  ...nice to start up a new one. For all us compulsive eaters/bingers out there - why not see how long we can go without a binge? It could actually help us eventually beat this ED too! So how abo... Read More
- Posted On August 27, 2008 11:35:54 AM
  ...self in a harmful way as a part of your disorder, diagnosed by a medical professional or not. **** Attempting to diagnose other members. ***** The posting of your weight, how low/high you were a... Read More
Anorexia Also Strikes Middle-Aged Women
- Posted On January 10, 2008 02:18:53 PM
  ...tributor Dr. David Katz. "There's an obsessive element to an eating disorder," he said. "The person becomes completely preoccupied with their weight, their activity pattern, their diet. It's ... Read More
- Posted On January 10, 2008 05:23:32 PM
  ...n to me about her struggles with eating disorders. I'm so glad she felt comfortable with me enough to be open. It broke my heart Read More
Why so many Americans today are 'mentally ill'*

...cher? You may have "attention deficit disorder." Are you an angry volcano inside? Then you suffer from "intermittent explosive disorder." Do you get drunk to deal with your problems? That ...
ED Treatment and Recovery Centers List (US & worldwide)
- Posted On November 24, 2007 04:36:54 PM
  ...sorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Carolyn Price, MS, RD, LD, RYT Nutritional Therapist, R.D.L.D. 722189/443 The Co... Read More
- Posted On November 24, 2007 04:40:47 PM
  ...sive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obesity. [url=http://www.bethrileymsw.com:3gxc7pk1]Beth Riley, MSW, LISW-CP Individual Therapy/Privat... Read More
Antidepressants and weight gain?
- Posted On December 23, 2008 01:22:19 PM
  ...lsive tendencies as well as some eating disordered behavior, and yesterday my doctor gave me a prescription for Prozac. On principle, I am really opposed to taking antidepressants; I'm just gene... Read More
- Posted On December 23, 2008 01:27:36 PM
  ...eecummings08":3703bqjc]I have some obsessive-compulsive tendencies as well as some eating disordered behavior, and yesterday my doctor gave me a prescription for Prozac. On principle, I am ... Read More
I think I've caught up. . .
...s recommended for those with compulsive/obsessive disorders – it is not recommended for those with eye problems. I guess I have to look for the magic elsewhere. How is your therapy working ou...
- Posted On October 31, 2007 04:05:02 AM
  Vivian, you are in my prayers; hopefully the new cocktail will help. Do whatever you have to do, dear friend! Read More
- Posted On October 31, 2007 06:14:55 AM
  Vivian, I hope the meds start working better. The goats seemed fine last night. I still have to feed them this morning and check on them. Renee Read More