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

Other researchers have studied a possible association between OCD and psychosis. As the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) explains, psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that ...

Their research suggests that certain antibodies—proteins made by the immune system—could be attacking specific brain cells, possibly leading to OCD symptoms. This study, led by Christopher ...

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 ...

What someone obsesses over in their teens might not be what they fixate on in their 30s. OCD symptoms often evolve with different life stages. OCD can color every aspect of adult life, including ...

We are interested in exploring the inner experience (thoughts, sensations, feelings, etc.) of a few individuals with symptoms of OCD. If you have OCD symptoms and are 18 years old or older, please ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in childhood and adolescence is an impairing condition, associated with a specific set of distressing symptoms incorporating repetitive, intrusive thoughts ...

One of the anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder may significantly interfere with daily activities. Does it also disturb sleep by leading to difficulty sleeping and insomnia? What are the ...

Family history was negative without neurological and psychiatric diseases. Further history revealed that OCD symptoms already started in kindergarten age. At that time, he suffered from compulsions ...

Parents and caregivers are critical in creating a stable and supportive environment where children feel safe addressing their symptoms. By understanding OCD, practicing patient and empathetic ...