The Hidden Compulsions of OCD Many Therapists Miss

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By Laura Chackes, Psy.D. Most people think of hand washing or checking compulsions when they imagine someone with OCD, but there are many other compulsions that are actually quite common that are not so obvious. Even therapists and doctors often miss these subtle signs of OCD, and misdiagnose the patient with an anxiety disorder. While […]

Five Myths About OCD

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By Laura Chackes, Psy.D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the more commonly depicted mental health disorders in TV and movies. Unfortunately, most of the time these portrayals are quite inaccurate, and therefore have contributed to much misunderstanding about what OCD really is. Here are five misconceptions that I hear often, and the truth […]