I remember the first time I met the mother of a young adolescent who presented with self-harm obsessions. She was scared about these thoughts because a psychiatrist, who was a…
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Maintaining a clean and tidy home is usually a sign of good emotional health. When cleaning becomes obsessive, however, an underlying mental disorder may be the cause. Obsessive fears of…
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For many people around the world, suffering from certain disorders can negatively impact their daily lives. Two conditions that are often confused with each other are obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and…
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Renewed Freedom Center treats anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). This experiential approach helps patients learn they are not in danger in the face…
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I am constantly searching the internet for children’s books that I can use to help my younger patients overcome their anxiety and OCD. My most recent search lead me to…
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We all seem to have our tendencies that set us apart from others. We all know that there are certain times that we want to have things a certain way.…
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Most of us feel connections with pieces of memorabilia that others may not find valuable. An old stuffed animal or blanket, for example. This is completely normal and would not…
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Some people with mild to moderate OCD symptoms learn to live with the inconveniences of their obsessive thought patterns or compulsive actions. They may even rationalize their repetitive behaviors as…
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My boys just turned 1 last month. As I reminisce over the past year, I'm reminded of the challenges of the initial days, weeks, even months after my loves were…
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By Patient SJ, 6 Years Old Drawing inspiration from Inside Out, our Program Director, Ashley Bramhall, encouraged her 6…
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