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Compulsion by Angela S. Patient Expert ... with food prior to working on my emotional connection with it – ENJOY ;) --------- The Absurd Dance of Compulsion Before I started to work on my emotional transformation, my compulsive behaviour with food was quite remarkable. For example, before Christmas in Iceland (where I used to live), stores usually put out cookies, cakes and candy for custo ... Read on »
Are Compulsive Buyers Also Compulsive Hoarders? by Dr. Romeo V. Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven 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 prog ... Read on »
Quest Vs. Compulsion by Bill H. Licensed Clinical Social WorkerHealth Maven ... tinction between a tourist and a pilgrim. One comes to witness and enjoy the locale while the other comes to bear witness and engage the soul. Are you on a quest, or merely compulsive? Are you a tourist or a pilgrim in your life? Read on »
"Compulsive" Cat Killer Sentenced by Dr. Romeo V. Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven ... ppolonia of Aberdeen township received the maximum sentence for animal cruelty in Freehold's Superior Court after a court-order psychological evaluation report described his "compulsive behavior". Appolonia acquired the cats by answering ads for free kittens and even searching neighbourhoods for stray cats. Appolonia reportedly tortured and drowned ... Read on »
Compulsive Positivism by Tiffany Patient Expert ... he hard stuff most people would run away from. But, in my own way, I ran away too. I just couldn't stop with the platitudes. What happened to me? Why was I powerless over my compulsive positivism? What is it about human nature or this culture we live in that is so firmly embedded in our DNA that even when we want to "get real" we somehow find our ... Read on »
Obsessive Compulsive? by Nick B. Patient Expert ... find a night to head to Luigi's in downtown Akron so that's where we'll be headed. So to the title of today's post: Here's a snippet of what Wikipedia thinks about "obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD )": "Obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) is a mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts resulting in compulsive behaviors and mental acts ... Read on »
Obssessive Compulsive? by Adam P. Patient Expert Many people see Aspie behaviors as OCD, but in my opinion there is a fundamental difference. I'll say again. This is my own opinion based on my experiences and learning. I don't have a degree in a related field. See your health care provider for proper diagnosis. O.K. here it is: An Obsessive behavior is an avoidance behavior. The behavior does ... Read on »
Obsessive, compulsive by Seaneen .. Patient Expert When I get a new toy, I’ll play with it all day, every day until I forget it exists a week later.Today is Sunday and there’s not much else to do except extract the cat from beneath my toes and stare at the mess in the kitchen, knowing I should do something, not really sure what. Oh, I know, light another cigarette and write stuff on the internet.I ... Read on »
Doctor Blog--Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Rima B. Medical DoctorHealth Maven A teenager talking about his father found his dad's way of doing things ratherentertaining.He pontificated that his father was soOCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)that his dad called the disorder CDO because that put the letters in alphabeticalorder. Read on »
Compulsive Overeating Disorder a... by Kristen G. Patient Expert Compulsive Overeating Disorder affects just about as many men as it does women, even though the stereotype is that eating disorders are thought to be a women’s disorder. This ... Read on »