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In psychology, relationship obsessive–compulsive disorder (ROCD) is a form of obsessive–compulsive disorder focusing on close and/or intimate relationships. [1][2] Such obsessions can become extremely distressing and debilitating, having negative impacts on relationships functioning. [3][4] Obsessive–compulsive disorder comprises thoughts ...
Primarily obsessional obsessive–compulsive disorder, also known as purely obsessional obsessive–compulsive disorder (Pure O), [1] is a lesser-known form or manifestation of OCD. It is not a diagnosis in the DSM-5. [2] For people with primarily obsessional OCD, there are fewer observable compulsions, compared to those commonly seen with the ...
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] Obsessions are persistent ...
Differences. A key difference is that obsessions are recurrent thoughts, whereas compulsions are actionable. Sometimes, compulsions can be thoughts (such as repeating a prayer in your mind over ...
Related: The Essential Guide to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Though they likely mean well, these people are typically mistaking organized throw pillows, a color-coordinated kitchen, and tidy home ...
Obsessive love disorder (OLD) is a proposed [by whom?] condition in which one person feels an overwhelming obsessive desire to possess and protect another person, sometimes with an inability to accept failure or rejection. Symptoms include an inability to tolerate any time spent without that person, obsessive fantasies surrounding the person ...
The cause of obsessive–compulsive disorder is understood mainly through identifying biological risk factors that lead to obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) symptomology. The leading hypotheses propose the involvement of the orbitofrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and/or the limbic system, with discoveries being made in the fields of ...
ISBN. 9780671024376. Just Checking by Emily Colas [1] is an account of her experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Divided into four sections, Colas provides snapshots of her life in a journal like manner. The text conveys her emotions regarding the disease throughout her entire life including her childhood and her role as a mother herself.