For people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) the need to feel constantly busy and productive is a constant state of being. A nagging feeling that you need to
For people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) the need to feel constantly busy and productive is a constant state of being. A nagging feeling that you need to
Have you ever observed someone so afraid of germs that they must wash their hands excessively? Seen someone step over cracks because they think something bad will happen to them?
Hoarding is a disease that can be very destructive, as it slowly consumes a person’s life. Hoarding disorder is defined as a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because
Several times a day, people sneak a peek at their reflection in the mirror. They make sure that they look good before a hot date, take a glance on the
Dermatillomania, also known as skin picking disorder, is classified as an impulse control disorder and pertains to continuous and compulsive picking of the skin. Dermatillomania is classified in the DSM-5
We use the term control freak pretty loosely. Most of us can be “controlling” about certain things, but overall a control freak. Many of us have likely encountered controlling people
Reality television shows have become a hallmark in today’s pop culture. Some of these shows offer the public an exclusive glimpse into the private lives of those suffering from various
Onychophagia is a nail biting habit on more of an extreme level. Some nail biting habits are temporary or not very damaging. However, onychophagia is a long term and destructive
