Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder Overview Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. Signs and Symptoms People with OCD may have symptoms of obsessions, compulsions, or both. These symptoms can…

The 6 Main Types of Anxiety – Which Do You Have?     MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY FAIQ SHAIKH, M.D.  October 23, 2018 164   Everyone experiences anxiety differently. Some people have general anxiety that is manageable but never seems to go away. Others suffer from profound anxiety attacks. Others experience anxiety in social situations or…

Anxiety and the development of heart disease The association between anxiety and heart disease has not been as fully studied as the relationship between depression and heart disease. However, Dr. Una McCann, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, believes the connection is strong. “It’s my view and my personal clinical…