Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a chronic, disabling condition which causes people to suffer in silence when those around them cannot understand. You are not alone. Seek support and treatment now, explain your condition to loved ones, and you will be on your way to recovery.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at About.com
Information, support, and news on all aspects of OCD and its treatments from Dr. Ashley Walters Ingvoldstad, a board-certified psychiatrist who treats people with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Ingvoldstad provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, along with help for friends and family. A supportive Forum also is available.
Information, support, and news on all aspects of OCD and its treatments from Dr. Ashley Walters Ingvoldstad, a board-certified psychiatrist who treats people with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Ingvoldstad provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, along with help for friends and family. A supportive Forum also is available.
Quiz - Do I Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - OCD ?
Are you wondering if you have the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD? This quiz is designed to help you learn about the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and whether or not you have been experiencing them.
Are you wondering if you have the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD? This quiz is designed to help you learn about the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and whether or not you have been experiencing them.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent and repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are often upsetting and disruptive to a person's day-to-day life. The symptoms of OCD may range from mild to severe. Severe OCD may be chronic and disabling. Find out more about OCD and what you can do about it.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent and repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are often upsetting and disruptive to a person's day-to-day life. The symptoms of OCD may range from mild to severe. Severe OCD may be chronic and disabling. Find out more about OCD and what you can do about it.
Researchers to Study Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on OCD
A successful treatment for Parkinson's disease also may provide relief for people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center will study the effects of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on the symptoms of OCD patients who have not found relief from other treatments. Feb 2006
A successful treatment for Parkinson's disease also may provide relief for people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center will study the effects of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on the symptoms of OCD patients who have not found relief from other treatments. Feb 2006