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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD - Page 3

In people with OCD, actions are at odds with beliefs. The repeated behaviors that characterize obsessive-compulsive disorder are a manifestation of an underlying brain dysfunction that is not yet well understood. Now, scientists report the use of a mathematical model that they say will help them get at the root of what causes OCD. They find that people with OCD develop an internal, accurate sense of how things work but do not use it to guide behavior. Source 4j.

OCD Disorder Compulsive Obsessive

Fear of losing control and its role in anxiety disorders. Did you lock the front door? Did you double-check? Are you sure? If this sounds familiar, perhaps you can relate to people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Help may be on the way. New research sheds light on how the fear of losing control over thoughts and actions impacts OCD-related behavior, including checking. Source 3n.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD Health & Special Psychology

In pursuit of pleasure, brain learns to hit the repeat button. In a scientific first, researchers have observed in mice how the brain learns to repeat patterns of neural activity that elicit the all-important feel-good sensation. This research offers key insights into how brain activity is shaped and refined as animals learn to repeat behaviors that evoke a feeling of pleasure. The findings also point to new strategies for targeting disorders characterized by abnormal repetitive behaviors, such as addiction and OCD. Source 7z.

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Which skills will help patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex psychological condition, and those who suffer from it experience severe reduction in their quality of life. A new study now shows that OCD sufferers need to adopt adaptive coping skills rather than the maladaptive strategies often used such as repetitive, compulsive actions or creating emotional distance from a situation, in order to effectively manage their condition. Source 5h.

OCD Disorder Compulsive Obsessive

Understanding fear of guilt key in better treating OCD. Advances in our understanding of the development and persistence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have the potential to improve treatment according to a new study. Source 4j.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD

People with OCD process emotions differently than their unaffected siblings. A new study reports that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) feel more distress when viewing images to provoke OCD-related emotions than their unaffected siblings. Although the unaffected siblings showed lower levels of distress, they had higher levels of brain activity in regions important for attention. The findings suggest that the family members may draw on additional brain resources to compensate for potential abnormalities in emotion regulation. Source 9g.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD - Page 3

Deep magnet stimulation shown to improve symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Researchers have found that focusing powerful non-invasive magnet stimulation on a specific brain area can improve the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This opens the way to treat the large minority of sufferers who do not respond to conventional treatment. Source 6p.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD Psychology Special & Health - Page 3

Distrust of past experience may underlie obsessive-compulsive symptoms. People with higher obsessive-compulsive symptoms may place less trust in their past experience, leading to increased uncertainty, indecisiveness, and exploratory behaviors, according to new research. Source 6z.