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Evolutionary Perspectives on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects approximately 1-2% of the population. Those with OCD experience intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours that they feel compelled to perform in order to alleviate anxiety or distress. While OCD is often viewed as a maladaptive and debilitating condition, some researchers have proposed evolutionary perspectives on OCD that suggest it may have served a beneficial function in our ancestors.

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The Nature & Nurture of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This disorder is characterised by the presence of recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions) aimed at alleviating anxiety and distress. While the exact causes of OCD are not yet fully understood, research suggests that both genetic and environmental factors play a significant role in its development. Read the full article

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Debunking Misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there are numerous misconceptions surrounding OCD that contribute to misunderstandings and stigma. In this blog post, we aim to debunk some of these misconceptions, shedding light on what it truly means to live with OCD. Read the full article

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the compulsion of only drinking water you know is okay because it’s from home and you filled the bottle yourself and you made sure it didn’t touch the rim and that it dried completely without and water stains because you made sure to dry it with a clean drier the hour before and that nothing will have contaminated it because you sterilized the cap beforehand and you know that no one in the house touched it because you keep in in the dresser of your bedroom at night is really hard when you go to school for most of the day and get dehydrated easily