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Clinic Notes: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the Immune System by Dr. Gary B. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Wed 30 Jun 2010 10:34am Children with OCD are sometimes misdiagnosed with autism. Children with autism do perseverate, line up toys, and like to have their environment a certain way. They also do not like change, will do better on a strict schedule, and often engage in repetitious, self-stimulatory behavior. But usually they have the other symptoms that are not seen ... Read on »

WHAT IS OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER? by Stephanie S. Jewett Posted Sun 06 Jun 2010 8:08am One of the most interesting illnesses I encountered as a psychiatric nurse was obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is actually a type of anxiety disorder. It is not your typical feeling of fear, worry or anxiety; people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will have these normal emotions but take them to extreme. For example, pe ... Read on »

Teri Arranga on The Boy Who Caught Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Kim S. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 02 Nov 2009 12:00am On the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel (HERE) Tuesday, November 3 12noon ET / 9am PT Autism One: A Conversation of Hope Host: Teri Arranga Saving Sammy: Curing the Boy Who Caught OCD with author Beth Alison Maloney What would you do if your previously normal child suddenly refused to bathe, burst into fits ... Read on »

A Conversation with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Untypically Jia Posted Wed 12 Sep 2012 9:48pm It's hard to explain to others about OCD when you don't have the type of OCD they've seen on television or in the movies. While I can't say it's easier for others, I imagine it would be easier for me to say, "I wash my hands thirty times because I'm afraid of germs." But when you have different types of OCD, it's harder to explain. So I though ... Read on »

My Struggle with Anxiety/OCD- An example of my Confusing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by David Stein Posted Tue 14 Aug 2012 10:05pm Although I’m moving closer to stability, my anxiety refuses to go away. Last week was an anxiety filled nightmare. I made myself sick (something I used to do as a kid), convinced myself that someone or something was following me and I almost collapsed from fear of germs. It’s frustrating because every time I get closer to “normality” I end for ... Read on »

Doctor Blog--Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Rima B. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 07 Jul 2008 7:12pm A teenager talking about his father found his dad's way of doing things rather entertaining. He pontificated that his father was soOCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) that his dad called the disorder CDO because that put the letters in alphabetical order. Read on »

FDA OKs deep brain stimulation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Medtronic by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Fri 20 Feb 2009 6:30pm Medtronic is really making some moves into the “brain” department with devices of late. This is the latest device and more information at the Medtronic website will tell when the product will actually become available. Below are a couple links to recent posts along the same subject line. BD Medtronic Announces First Clinical Data on Occipi ... Read on »

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Options by castlewoodtc Posted Fri 01 Apr 2011 8:00am In addition to existing treatment options for obsessive compulsive disorder, research is bringing in fresh, improved therapeutic methods that can help OCD sufferers lead fulfilling and worthwhile lives. The two commonly adopted treatment methods for this disorder are psychotherapy and medication. Typically a combination of both therapy and medica ... Read on »

Two Cases Of Lyme Disease-Associated Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) by Dr. Virginia S. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 12 Sep 2008 11:39am Lyme Disease Foundation's XV International Conference on Lyme disease and other Tick-borne Disorders Farmington CT April 6-7, 2002 TWO CASES OF LYME DISEASE-ASSOCIATED OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) ARE DESCRIBED. OBSESSIONS MAY BE TERMINATED SUDDENLY AND PERMANENTLY BY THE FIRST INJECTION OF IM PENICILLIN Abstract by Virgin ... Read on »

Study finds antidepressant doesn't help autistic children by Cheryl Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 1:16pm From the LA Times Nationwide research finds that citalopram is no more effective than a placebo and that its side effects are twice as bad. About a third of autistic kids take the drug, known as Celexa in the U.S. By Karen Kaplan June 2, 2009 An antidepressant commonly prescribed to help autistic children control their repetitive b ... Read on »