OCD Stories
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Scientists Find OCD Gene Mutation Linked To Habits
These genetic mutations could be linked to OCD, autism or other conditions because they act on the part of our brain involved in repetitive behaviors. -
Are Plastic Surgeons Operating On Mentally Ill Patients?
A study suggests plastic surgeons miss most of the signs of a serious mental illness in patients who want work done. -
7 Signs You May Have An Anxiety Disorder
More than ordinary nervousness? The 7 signs that you may have an anxiety disorder, from muscle tension to chronic indigestion. -
1 In 6 Adults In The US Take Psychiatric Drugs
A large percentage of Americans are on psychiatric medications like antidepressants and anti-anxiety pills. -
New Year's Resolutions Can Trigger Eating Disorders Like Orthorexia
If you are truly obsessed with eating healthy, you may have a condition called orthorexia — and New Year’s resolutions can be a problem. -
Diagnosing OCD: When Your Cleanliness Crosses The Line
Perfectionism and OCD are not the same thing. Here’s how to tell if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder. -
The Way Thoughts Flow Can Help Us Understand Mental Illness
Obsessive thoughts or goal-oriented thoughts can derail the natural spontaneous movement of the mind, an idea that could be crucial to understanding mental illness. -
6 Strange Things Stress Does To Your Body
Stress affects our bodies in lots of obvious ways, like making us hungry or sweaty, but other reactions are much stranger than that. -
The 6 Different Types Of Anxiety Disorders, Explained
There's more than just one type of anxiety. -
This Antidepressant Does More Harm Than Good For Teens
A study incorrectly concluded that an antidepressant was safe for adolescent use, when it actually made depression worse. -
Everything You Believe About OCD Probably Isn't True [VIDEO]
TED Ed hopes to empower potential OCD sufferers with the knowledge they need to seek help. -
Why Some People Love Watching Pimples Get Popped
Psychology and human instinct may explain why so many enjoy watching videos of individuals popping pimples, blackheads, and cysts.