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2. Biology of obsessive–compulsive disorder - Wikipedia

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   Abnormal affect in OCD has been hypothesized to result from dysfunction in the OFC, ventral striatum, and amygdala. OCD is characterized by high levels of anxiety, high rates of comorbidity with major depressive disorder, and blunted response to reward. This is reflected by reduced amygdala and ventral striatum response to positive stimuli, and ...

3. OCD Awareness Week - Wikipedia

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   OCD Awareness Week was launched in 2009 by the International OCD Foundation. [2] Its goal is an international effort to raise awareness and understanding about Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders and to help get more people access to treatment for the condition. [2] It takes place in the second week of October each year.

4. Obsessive–compulsive disorder - Wikipedia

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   Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental and behavioral disorder in which an individual has intrusive thoughts (an obsession) and feels the need to perform certain routines (compulsions) repeatedly to relieve the distress caused by the obsession, to the extent where it impairs general function. [1] [2] [7]

5. 'I Had No Idea OCD Could Look Like This—Until Comedy Helped ...

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   Comedian Bridget McGuire shares the intrusive thoughts with harm that her obsessive compulsive disorder caused, and how stand-up got her out of her own head. 'I Had No Idea OCD Could Look Like ...

6. Obsessive–compulsive spectrum - Wikipedia

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   [2] OCD is a mental disorder characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions. [3] An obsession is defined as "a recurring thought, image, or urge that the individual cannot control". [4] Compulsion can be described as a "ritualistic behavior that the person feels compelled to perform". [4]

7. What is sunset anxiety? Here's how to know if you have late ...

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   Nearly 20% of American adults reported having an anxiety disorder in the past year — and many are more likely to feel uneasy and anxious as the sun sets. Experts reveal the common triggers.