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Compulsive Lying by Tracy Ochester Doctor of Psychology

Posted Sat 01 May 2010 5:00am Why do some people lie over and over again, sometimes even about seemingly inconsequential things? A good assessment may be needed first to rule out substance abuse or other compulsive behaviors as well as conditions that impact reality testing that may be causing or contributing to the lying. When it truly turns out that someone is simply just Read on »

Are Compulsive Buyers Also Compulsive Hoarders? by Dr. Romeo V. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 6:16pm A paper presented in the November 2007 issue of Behavior Research and Therapy follows up on previous research that has indicated that compulsive buyers often suffer from compulsive hoarding as well. The researchers examined 66 treatment-seeking compulsive buyers prior to their entry into a group therapy program for compulsive buying. The study Read on »

NPR: “An Obsessive Compulsive’s ‘Life In Rewind’” by Paul Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 May 2009 11:07pm Story Highlights: OCD sufferer Ed Zine suffered from OCD symptoms from a young age. Zine and Harvard psychiatry professor Michael Jenike uncovered the roots of Zine’s OCD. “Life In Rewind” is a book co-written by Ed Zine and Dr. Jenike. Zine has recovered from severe OCD. Read on »

Compulsive truth telling/OCD caused by MS drugs? by Keshev S. Posted Fri 13 Nov 2009 7:01am Hi, I was diagnosed with MS/Optical neuritis and have been perscribed steroids and other drugs. I now have what I view as a compulsion to tell the truth, although I can still lie, I feel an urge to tell the truth in my own head, even about small things/sarcasm, this really gets to me, I feel like I do not get much of a break from it. Could Read on »

Adult ADD and Compulsive Shopping by John M. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 17 Nov 2008 11:51pm might have a compulsive shopping problem: 1. Buying items that you do not need or items that you have never used. 2. Hiding purchases from family and friends or lying about how... Adults with ADD are more prone to addictive behavior. One addictive behavior that Adults with ADD need to be especially careful of is compulsive shopping. While Adults Read on »

Why Weight A Guide to Ending Compulsive Eating by Krizia MissK Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 06 Dec 2010 1:51pm for compulsive eaters and folks with major weight issues I won’t lie to you, I used to be in great shape, but I had some emotionally difficult years and managed... Why Weight A Guide to Ending Compulsive Eating After Feeding the Hungry Heart and Breaking Free from Compulsive Eating Read on »

Some obsessions, compulsions not part of OCD - Article by Untreatable .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 13 Aug 2009 5:49pm it," he said. Bell, a news anchor with KCBS Radio in San Francisco, California, now knows that his condition has a name: obsessive-compulsive disorder. He frequently speaks out... of times because "it will undo the thought or image that came to mind that you didn't want," he said. Behaviors such as compulsive gambling are in a different category, Abramowitz Read on »

Some obsessions, compulsions not part of OCD - Article by Untreatable .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 28 Jan 2010 9:19pm it," he said. Bell, a news anchor with KCBS Radio in San Francisco, California, now knows that his condition has a name: obsessive-compulsive disorder. He frequently speaks out... of times because "it will undo the thought or image that came to mind that you didn't want," he said. Behaviors such as compulsive gambling are in a different category, Abramowitz Read on »

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) by Finding Melissa Posted Fri 19 Jun 2009 12:00am Parking my car is a long process. The wheels must be lined up parallel to the third pavement slab in. The back wheel must rest in the correct dent in the drive. Radio 1 must be tuned in. All personal belongings are to be removed– bar Dylan the Donkey who must lie in the correct position. The handbrake is checked. Twice. And a four door Read on »

Confessions of a compulsive list-maker by Broken Brilliant Patient Expert

Posted Fri 19 Jun 2009 5:37pm I admit it – I’ve grown somewhat compulsive about my list-making. I created a “master list” that I use to track my daily productivity — and to make sure I’m doing all... agenda: clean my study, file my taxes, fix the broken faucet in the kitchen, sell extra items I have lying around the house online. I also have lists that detail “big picture Read on »