Anxiety can mean many different things to many different people. When handled in the correct way, a little bit of anxiety is usually helpful. It warns us to be careful if we sense danger. It can remind…
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A child is easily distracted and has a hard time finishing tasks. Is it attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? The truth is, it could be either. “It’s…
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Although we often think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as an illness that affects mostly adults, between 1 and 3% of children will develop OCD. The average age of onset is approximately 10 years…
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) carry traits that overlap, and as a result, both disorders are often used interchangeably. OCD is a different illness…
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