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My daughter is exhibiting signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
My ten-year-old daughter has been exhibiting symptoms of OCD. I noticed her chapped hands about three months ago and since then she has developed checking rituals which involve lengthy examinations of her clothing, arms and hands. She does not wish … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, chapped hands, checking rituals, child anxiety clinic, cognitive behaviour therapy, compulsions, education, GP, medication, obsessions, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, referral, symptoms, urges
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Can some OCDs be treated without medication?
Can some OCDs be treated without medication? People with OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder have repeated unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and engage in repeated unwanted behaviors (compulsions). Some examples of OCD are: Compulsive hand washing often with obsessions of hands being … Continue reading
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Tagged antidepressant, cognitive behaviour therapy, compulsions, exposure, germophobia, gradual, hand washing, medication, obsessions, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, order, psychological treatment, psychologist, response prevention, rumination, treatment, triggering
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