OCD
Symptoms of OCD | Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). While many people experience occasional intrusive thoughts or the urge to check things, OCD takes these to an extreme, significantly impacting daily life. Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions Obsessions: These are recurring, unwanted thoughts, images or urges that cause significant […]
Hope for Christians with OCD
Christians with Intrusive Thoughts Christians with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be especially alarmed by intrusive thoughts that involve aggressive, sexual, or religious themes. Various teachings convey that thoughts are important and mean something. For example, Proverbs 4:23 and Matthew 12:34 speak to thoughts and behaviors as originating from the heart, and other verses imply that […]
Don’t Wait 17 Years: Get Help for OCD
Folks with OCD see 14-17 years, on average, between OCD symptoms appearing and getting a correct diagnosis. Here are four steps as a guide to better outcomes. Step 1 – “My room is messy. Could this still be OCD?” You may have chuckled over the rack of “Obsessive Christmas Disorder (OCD)” sweatshirts on sale […]