For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the ...
A specific pattern of brain activity in a frontal brain region is linked to compulsive behaviors like excessive hand washing, chronic hair-pulling, and skin-picking in people with obsessive compulsive ...
A research from the University of Technology Sydney suggests that compulsive behavior may not come from out-of-control habits. Instead, inflammation in a key brain area may make the brain overthink ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental health disorder, "where a person gets caught in a vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors," explains Guerra. The thoughts and fears such ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be disabling without treatment. Learn more about when and how to seek professional help.
Sudden onset obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may result from infections such as Lyme disease, mononucleosis, mycoplasma, and influenza. OCD is a chronic mental health condition. People with OCD ...
Cluster C personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause intense fearfulness, insecurity, or perfectionism. The symptoms are long-term and impact many aspects of life.