Jenna Ortega displayed OCD traits at a young age Jenna Ortega has recalled how she showed traits of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) through her specific morning routine as a child. BANG Premier · Oct 22
Four-Day Intensive OCD Treatment Tripled Remission Compared with Unguided Online Therapy in a 119-Patient Randomized German Trial In a German trial, 42% of OCD patients reached remission after the Bergen 4-Day Treatment vs 14% with unguided online therapy. What patients should know. Medical Daily · Oct 21
The woman who remembers everything: What it’s like to live with memories of your best days — and worst nightmares FIRST PERSON: Rebecca Sharrock tells Rachel Dobkin what it’s like living with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory and how she deals with disturbing flashbacks The Independent UK · Oct 17
I’ve been handed a surprising number of armchair diagnoses by people close to me. Where did this entitlement come from? IN FOCUS: The post-therapy-speak era has given people the license to comment on other people’s mental health, and even hand out amateur and unqualified diagnoses. Ellie Muir speaks to psychologists about why this phenomenon could be dangerous The Independent UK · Oct 1
A Prescribing Error Swapped an OCD Drug for a Fertility Pill, and the Patient Says Her Symptoms Eased A woman with OCD was mistakenly given clomiphene, a fertility drug, instead of clomipramine. She reported relief, raising questions about hormones. Medical Daily · Oct 1
Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren’t dangerous. Imagine you are standing near the railing of a seventh-floor balcony with your infant in your arms when a sudden thought crosses your mind: you could drop your baby over the edge. How does that make you feel? What are you likely to do? The Conversation · Sep 23
What kind of a person am I? How fear and rejection can underpin OCD When you think about obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, does being a “neat freak” or “germaphobe” come to mind? The Conversation · Sep 22
Cosmetic procedures ‘shouldn’t be performed on patients with body dysmorphia’, health officials say New draft guidance says the patient should be referred to a specialist instead The Independent UK · Sep 16
Scientists Identify 36 Genes Linked To OCD And Tourette Syndrome, Revealing Shared Brain Pathways Across Disorders Researchers identified 36 genes linked to OCD and chronic tic disorders, offering new clues about how the conditions develop in the brain. Medical Daily · Sep 4
Zip Wire review – cancer-curing scientist is on the hook for cable-dangle thriller This nonsensical film sees an OCD-afflicted scientist fending off assassins while hanging from an aerial wire, and fails to get pulses racing for even a minute The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Friend Group Tells Woman With OCD She’s No Longer Welcome, Her Boyfriend Absolutely Loses It OCD can cause intense fears and thoughts that other people may struggle to understand, and sometimes those fears can start affecting those around them too. One woman found herself in that position when a friend with OCD decided she was “contaminated” and began treating her like a genuine health risk… Bored Panda · Aug 17
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Jim Parsons Reveals The Steep Personal Price He Paid For Fame “I wouldn't do that again and for any amount of money,” Parsons said about his ‘The Big Bang Theory’ days. Bored Panda · Jul 17
Psychology explains why Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) feels so real - and why intrusive thoughts can be incredibly difficult to ignore Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel real. The brain processes uncertainty and threats differently in individuals with OCD. Compulsions offer temporary anxiety relief, reinforcing the cycle of the disorder. Intolerance of uncertainty significantly contributes to obsessive thinking patterns. Effective treatments like ERP and SSRIs can… The Economic Times · Jul 15
Natalie Imbruglia hails ADHD as her ‘superpower’ after opening up about midlife diagnosis The singer has spoken about receiving ADHD and OCD diagnoses in midlife, while also discussing the impact of perimenopause and reflecting on her experiences with IVF and solo motherhood. BANG Premier · Jul 13
The Conversation · Jun 9 What’s the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts? We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as “Where did I leave my car keys?”
Fortune · Jun 7 How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out.
Bored Panda · Jun 1 Fans Have A Lot To Say After Howie Mandel Took Extreme Measures When Meeting Adult Star Sophie Rain “Bro treated a handshake like a hazardous materials transfer.”
International Business Times UK · Jun 1 Howie Mandel 'Afraid' to Shake OnlyFans Star Sophie Rain's Hand? Viral OCD Moment Leaves Fans Confused A viral video of Howie Mandel avoiding direct contact with OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain has sparked debate about celebrity behaviour and personal boundaries.
Evening Standard · May 23 OPINION - So you’re a ‘little bit OCD’? For some of us, it’s a little bit more than a personality type I’ve been guilty of it myself. Admiring a stranger’s colour coded closet, entering a well-made bedroom, perusing an alphabetised bookshelf categorised entirely by genre. Attributing all these things to the curator’s tendency towards “OCD”. I have uttered as much, even as I privately run through a mental checklist of my…
Evening Standard · May 20 Reality star Scott Thomas opens up about ‘debilitating’ OCD diagnosis The former Love Island star revealed the diagnosis on his At Home With The Thomas Bros’ podcast.
The Economic Times · May 20 Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental load The psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social expectations. While true Obsessive-compulsive disorder requires professional diagnosis, many everyday control behaviors are more closely connected to emotional overwhelm than to personality flaws.
International Business Times UK · May 20 'I Thought I Was a Paedophile': Woman Reveals the Early OCD Signs She Mistook for Evil Thoughts Molly Lambert bravely shares her journey of battling intrusive thoughts and OCD, highlighting the challenges of living with a misunderstood mental health condition and the importance of awareness.
The Guardian - UK · May 4 Women with perinatal OCD are still being failed Letter: Screening at the 6-week check and signposting to services could prevent suffering and save lives, write Fiona Challacombe, Diana Wilson and Maria Bavetta
We Got This Covered · Apr 28 Atlanta man bought $180 seafood boil from Facebook. Then the bag opened: ‘My OCD could never’ Who's hungry?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 ‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it After the birth of her son during lockdown, the Welsh actor was flooded by disturbing thoughts she couldn’t shake, a plunge into darkness and isolation. She discusses how it changed her and what helped her recover