Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Educating ourselves on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The term “I am/you are so OCD” has become a part of everyday language and vocabulary and it seems to be something that I for one hear regularly.
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Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
Trichotillomania (TTM), otherwise known as Hair-Pulling Disorder, can be a severe and debilitating disorder with many individuals living with this disorder in secrecy and shame.
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A Medical Professionals Guide to: Help parents to say ‘Go Away’ to their child’s OCD
Often times, individuals diagnosed with OCD can involve their family members in their obsessions and compulsions.
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Psychogenic Itch
We all experience an itching sensation and the urge to scratch. An initial stimulus ignites our sensory neurons causing what may be called the scratch reflex.
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Workaholism and symptoms of Psychiatric disorders
Working long hours may be extremely difficult to avoid in the modern day with the rise of technology.
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Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding disorder is classified as an individual having constant difficulty discarding or parting with their possessions regardless of the actual value of the possession.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
What are the causes of BDD? It can be considered that societal pressure on the value of being beautiful in physical looks can play a part in the development of BDD.
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