Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Archives

Summary: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions can be tough, but doctors are learning more about how to help. Researchers found that OCD behaviors might happen because the brain gets confused when learning from rewards and punishments. For people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), getting cosmetic surgery can cause big ethical problems and does not fix the distorted way they see themselves.

If someone struggles with Hoarding Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the absolute best treatment, though some medicines might help too. There are also effective ways to manage Trichotillomania, a condition where people feel forced to pull their hair out. Finally, a new study showed that fancy "mixed reality" therapy for OCD is not actually any better than a simple, self-guided approach.

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