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Howie Mandel's New Book

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:34:29 +0000

Gameshow host and comedian Howie Mandel has just released a new book called Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me. In his book, Mandel outlines his well publicized struggle with OCD as well as the techniques he has developed for coping with his symptoms. Mandel will be doing a tour to promote his book - to see if he is visiting your area, have a look at the schedule posted on his official website.

Howie Mandel's New Book originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 19:34:29.

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How Many Diagnoses Have you Received?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:53:38 +0000

Although OCD is accepted as an illness with biological roots, it can't be diagnosed using a blood sample, X-ray or other medical test. A mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or family doctor or nurse with special training will usually make a diagnosis of OCD using their medical judgment and experience. However, it is not uncommon for people with mental illnesses such as OCD to receive many diagnoses before arriving the right one. How many diagnoses have you received? Share your experience.

How Many Diagnoses Have you Received? originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 07:53:38.

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What are Your Symptoms?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:25:47 +0000

There are at least 5 different types of OCD symptoms such as hoarding, obsessive thoughts with no compulsions and symmetry obsessions. What are you symptoms and how do you deal with them? Share Your Experience

What are Your Symptoms? originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 08:25:47.

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Coping With Stigma

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:18:50 +0000

If you have OCD, you know that the stigma attached to mental illness can make it difficult to cope. Even though it is clear that OCD has biological roots, there are people who continue to believe that people challenged with mental illness should be able to "snap out of it." Have you ever been discriminated against or stigmatized because of your OCD? What happened and how did you cope with it?� Share your experience.

Coping With Stigma originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 09:18:50.

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OCD and Romantic Relationships

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:34:46 +0000

If you have OCD, you know that your symptoms can often get in the way of establishing and maintaining romantic relationships. Indeed, many individuals with OCD are single and those who are in a relationship or are married often report a significant amount of relationship stress. How has your OCD impacted your romantic relationships? Share your experience

OCD and Romantic Relationships originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 19:34:46.

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Parenting a Child With OCD

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:16:41 +0000

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs you'll ever have - especially when your child has a chronic illness like OCD. While it can sometimes feel overwhelming, many parents develop excellent coping strategies for managing both their child's OCD symptoms as well as their own stress levels. If you are the parent of a child with OCD, what coping strategies have you found to be helpful?� Share your experience.

Parenting a Child With OCD originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 20:16:41.

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How Many Diagnoses Have You Received?

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:34:26 +0000

How Many Diagnoses Have You Received? originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at 07:34:26.

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Comorbid Anxiety Disorders

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:46:00 +0000

It is not uncommon for OCD to occur with other anxiety disorders such as panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. These additional disorders can make treatment more complicated and cause additional distress. What other anxiety disorders have you been diagnosed with?� Share your experience.

Comorbid Anxiety Disorders originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 08:46:00.

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OCD Symptoms Can Vary

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:09:06 +0000

OCD Symptoms Can Vary originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 21:09:06.

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Diagnosing OCD

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:09:38 +0000

Although OCD is accepted as an illness with biological roots, it can�t be diagnosed using a blood sample, X-ray or other medical test. A mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or family doctor or nurse with special training will usually make a diagnosis of OCD using their medical judgment and experience. However, it is not uncommon for people with mental illnesses such as OCD to receive many diagnoses before arriving the right one. How many diagnoses have you received?� Share your� experience.

Diagnosing OCD originally appeared on About.com Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 at 07:09:38.

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