Understanding OCD and Comorbid Disorders
Understanding OCD and Comorbid Disorders Sometimes, people with OCD also get diagnosed with other mental health conditions, called comorbid disorders. In fact, a reported 90 percent of people with OCD have comorbid disorders such as: Depression and other mood disorders Anxiety disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Eating disorders These are just some examples of common OCD comorbid disorders that…
How to Know If Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
How to Know If Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder While popular media would have people believe that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) exclusively affects adults, children can develop the condition. In fact, as much as one in 100 kids live with OCD. Parents who know about this disorder’s symptoms, causes and treatment options can look out for signs of OCD in children and help their kids…
Is Being a “Neat Freak” the Same as Having OCD?
Is Being a “Neat Freak” the Same as Having OCD? In both popular media and everyday speech, the term “OCD” *meaning Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is synonymous with being unusually clean and organized. Characters with OCD on television obsess over germs and people say they feel “OCD” when they organize their homes. Not only are these uses of the term inaccurate, but they also serve to…