One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD. Source link
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Reports of OCD among under 25s triple in 10 years
Nat Wright,health producer and Sophie Hutchinson,health correspondent BBC Sophie says obsessive compulsive disorder is still misunderstood The number of 16-24 year olds in England reporting symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, has more than tripled in a decade, BBC analysis of NHS data has found. The condition is now the second-most widespread mental health … Read more
UFC 321: Nathaniel Wood – the British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD & anxiety
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career. READ MORE: ‘Never be afraid to go doctors’ – Wood on ‘living nightmare’ OCD If you have been impacted by issues discussed in this article, then please visit the BBC … Read more
Actor Tuppence Middleton on life with OCD
Tuppence explains what it’s like living with obsessive, compulsive disorder. Source link
Perinatal OCD: Kimberley Nixon thought she would harm her baby
Perinatal OCD: ‘I thought I would harm my baby’ A Welsh actress has described how obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) after she gave birth made her fear she was a danger to her baby. Kimberley Nixon, the star of Channel 4 sitcom Fresh Meat, said the natural worries about her baby’s well-being escalated into deep anxiety. … Read more
Greater Manchester teen with OCD turns cleaning into a job
Zykiah, 15, used his cleaning skills to start a car wash business which now boasts a famous clientele. Source link
How Meditation Can Help Manage OCD
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but many people find relief through meditation. If you haven’t tried meditating to help manage your obsessive thoughts and actions, now’s a great time to get acquainted with the basic technique. Although meditation has been around for thousands of years, it’s recently enjoying renewed mainstream attention … Read more
Here’s why OCD seems to be getting worse day by day
OCD is a psychiatric illness, that impacts 1-3% of the population and is equally present across men and women. Source link
‘My OCD got worse in lockdown’
The number of people seeking help for OCD has risen since the coronavirus pandemic started. Source link
Lockdown in Maharashtra: Mental health issues on rise, over 1,300 seek govt’s help
Noted psychiatrist Anand Nadkarni said before March this year (prior to the outbreak of COVID-19), he used to get six to seven cases of OCD daily, but now the number has gone up to 32 to 36 every day. (Representational image: IE) Amid the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, more than 1,300 people battling mental stress and depression … Read more