Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder both involve obsessions and compulsions. OCD is considered an anxiety disorder, and other disorders such as trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) are often considered to be related.
Devil in the Details - OCD from the Inside Out
Jennifer Traig writes about her struggle with OCD - the brief review.
Jennifer Traig writes about her struggle with OCD - the brief review.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
There are several disorders that go by this label. Learn how they differ.
There are several disorders that go by this label. Learn how they differ.
OCD Information from NIMH
In-depth information on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
In-depth information on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
SSRIs alone may not work on OCD
A 10-year long study found that 40 to 60 percent of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder do not respond to adequate treatment trials with SSRIs.
A 10-year long study found that 40 to 60 percent of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder do not respond to adequate treatment trials with SSRIs.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What it is and what you can do about it, from the Panic/Anxiety Guide.
What it is and what you can do about it, from the Panic/Anxiety Guide.
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous
This site uses a 12-step approach, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous.
This site uses a 12-step approach, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous.
OCD Resources at MEDLINE Plus
The National Library of Medicine has collected these Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Resources.
The National Library of Medicine has collected these Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Resources.
The Florida Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory
A screening test to help you evaluate whether you have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A screening test to help you evaluate whether you have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What, Me Worry?
Anticipatory anxiety and negative fantasy can ruin life in the present.
Anticipatory anxiety and negative fantasy can ruin life in the present.
Links between OCD and Eating Disorders
Good information about OCD and how it interacts with Eating Disorders.
Good information about OCD and how it interacts with Eating Disorders.
OCD from Mental Help Net
A site with more than just the basics on OCD.
A site with more than just the basics on OCD.
Trichotillomania Learning Center
A national nonprofit organization devoted to advancing understanding of trichotillomania- compulsive hair pulling.
A national nonprofit organization devoted to advancing understanding of trichotillomania- compulsive hair pulling.