How Are PTSD and OCD Connected: A Comprehensive Guide

Mental health conditions rarely occur alone; other conditions often overlap with each other.  People who have experienced trauma may develop both Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These conditions share some common symptoms, like intrusive thoughts. To manage the anxiety caused by these thoughts, people with both PTSD...

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Symptoms: What Are the Signs?

OCD is a type of mental illness that causes repeated thoughts and sensations. OCD affects 1-3 percent of the population. If left unchecked and untreated, it can get worse with time, resulting in severe symptoms that can affect every aspect of your life, as well as those people around you....

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Millions of people suffer from anxiety. In many cases, the problem isn’t severe. Basic lifestyle modifications can help control the condition. However, for some people, anxiety could be very severe, significantly affecting their physical and mental health. It is here it’s essential they seek prompt intervention from a professional who...

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD in adults is a condition where an individual has trouble paying attention. Also, the person tends to be more impulsive or hyperactive. While it is uncommon in adults, they too have it. The difference is that only a few get diagnosed and get treatment...

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The Alarming Side of Anxiety Disorder

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Early signs of depression: How to identify it?

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Can bipolar disorder impact children?

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