A 22-year-old woman with OCD says the Covid-19 lockdown saved her life. Alys-Mai, from Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, has lived ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re struggling with this, you’re not alone." In many cases, people with OCD are ashamed or embarrassed about their symptoms, or unsure if diagnosable OCD is really the root cause.

Comparison between OCD patients and the general patient sample indicated that there was no significant difference in self-reported psychotic- or schizotypal symptoms. Compared with previous ...

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 ...