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Anxiety - Myths About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Millions of American adults suffer with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Even so, there remain a number of myths and misunderstandings about...

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Myths About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) http://tinyurl.com/2dl53yp #anxiety #ocd

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Uncertainty | Psych Central

psychcentral.com — “Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neurologically-based anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitiveView full resource at psychcentral.com

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New Article: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Uncertainty http://t.co/6p2Xv1LL

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Dramatic Mood Swings, Extreme Anxiety Sigs of OCD

emaxhealth.com — “Scientists at the National Institutes of Health are studying an aspect of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) they say is separate from a form of OCD ...View full resource at emaxhealth.com

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Dramatic Mood Swings, Extreme Anxiety Sigs of OCD: By Ernie Shannon on March 24, 2012 - 5:12pm for eMaxHeal... http://t.co/uMqxU7zp #ocd

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Charlize Theron and More Stars with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - ABC News

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Symptoms

steveseay.com — “Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptoms may target the skin, hair, weight, & face. Rituals include checking, make-up, exercise, avoidance, & questions.View full resource at steveseay.com

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drstevenseayCenter for Psychological & Behavioral Science in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  He also blogs about mental health related topics at www.steveseay.com.

Dr. Seay conducts evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). He has specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Dr. Seay also has clinical interests in treating mood disorders, providing couples therapy, and helping patients with health behavior changes. Among his recent publications, Dr. Seay co-authored a book chapter entitled “Pathogenesis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder” in the Textbook of Anxiety Disorders.

After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Seay was a psychology resident at the Anxiety Disorders Center of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute where he worked with C. Alec Pollard, a prominent clinician and researcher who is on the advisory boards of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

Dr. Seay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology (with a minor in Chemistry) from the University of Miami. He then earned dual doctoral degrees in Clinical Science and Neuroscience at Indiana University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Seay has been broadly trained in therapy and assessment, and he has worked in a variety of outpatient mental health clinics as well as in inpatient settings. These include the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Indiana University Hospital, the Indianapolis VA Hospital, and Larue Carter State Hospital.

Dr. Seay's research has emphasized the role of basic decision making processes in OCD symptomatology and also has looked at the ways in which basic learning processes (e.g., discrimination conditioning) might contribute to the development and maintenance of OCD." /> Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. Doctor, Pulmonologist, and PhD

Two new posts on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Overview: http://t.co/WgxLn19p & Symptoms: http://t.co/aYHR1Xqy #bdd #ocd #anxiety

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Climate change | As Heat Rises So Does Our Anxiety... | Stuff.co.nz

stuff.co.nz — “Climate change is making people mad.View full resource at stuff.co.nz

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As heat rises so does our anxiety: More than a quarter of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)... http://t.co/bSfBhpS8 #ocd

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

steveseay.com — “Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) involves excessive worry about ugliness, bodily imperfections, & flaws. Addresses BDD symptoms, causes, & treatment.View full resource at steveseay.com

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drstevenseayCenter for Psychological & Behavioral Science in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  He also blogs about mental health related topics at www.steveseay.com.

Dr. Seay conducts evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). He has specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Dr. Seay also has clinical interests in treating mood disorders, providing couples therapy, and helping patients with health behavior changes. Among his recent publications, Dr. Seay co-authored a book chapter entitled “Pathogenesis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder” in the Textbook of Anxiety Disorders.

After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Seay was a psychology resident at the Anxiety Disorders Center of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute where he worked with C. Alec Pollard, a prominent clinician and researcher who is on the advisory boards of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

Dr. Seay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology (with a minor in Chemistry) from the University of Miami. He then earned dual doctoral degrees in Clinical Science and Neuroscience at Indiana University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Seay has been broadly trained in therapy and assessment, and he has worked in a variety of outpatient mental health clinics as well as in inpatient settings. These include the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Indiana University Hospital, the Indianapolis VA Hospital, and Larue Carter State Hospital.

Dr. Seay's research has emphasized the role of basic decision making processes in OCD symptomatology and also has looked at the ways in which basic learning processes (e.g., discrimination conditioning) might contribute to the development and maintenance of OCD." /> Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. Doctor, Pulmonologist, and PhD

Daniel Radcliffe: Having OCD doesn't mean you're insane | Celebrity News | Now Magazine

nowmagazine.co.uk — “The actor developed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder as a childView full resource at nowmagazine.co.uk

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Daniel Radcliffe: Having OCD doesn't mean you're insane: Daniel Radcliffe has spoken out about the Obsessiv... http://t.co/nAi2qznc #ocd

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Some Adults with OCD Have Anti-Basal Ganglia Antibodies - Psychiatry

psychiatry.jwatch.org — “Anti-basal ganglia antibodies (ABGAs) have been found in patients with Sydenham chorea, which is a sequel of streptococcal infection (strep) and has a high comorbidity with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Following this discovery, ABGAs have been . . .View full resource at psychiatry.jwatch.org

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very interesting finding about OCD. Thanks to Journal Watch about this one. This correlates strep infection with... http://t.co/irtiw8XU

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Jazz King Asks How To Fight OCD Naturally - Mental Health

drdalearcher.com — “Dear Dr. Archer,I suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Actually, I read about it in a newspaper column, and I was shocked to find that I have alView full resource at drdalearcher.com

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Jazz King is OCD and its affecting his career. Is there a way to make his OCD work for him? http://t.co/uJKP2SbW

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Hit and Run OCD

steveseay.com — “Hit and run OCD is the fear of accidentally killing/injuring pedestrians or causing accidents while driving. Reviews hit and run OCD symptoms & rituals.View full resource at steveseay.com

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drstevenseayCenter for Psychological & Behavioral Science in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  He also blogs about mental health related topics at www.steveseay.com.

Dr. Seay conducts evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). He has specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Dr. Seay also has clinical interests in treating mood disorders, providing couples therapy, and helping patients with health behavior changes. Among his recent publications, Dr. Seay co-authored a book chapter entitled “Pathogenesis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder” in the Textbook of Anxiety Disorders.

After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Seay was a psychology resident at the Anxiety Disorders Center of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute where he worked with C. Alec Pollard, a prominent clinician and researcher who is on the advisory boards of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

Dr. Seay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology (with a minor in Chemistry) from the University of Miami. He then earned dual doctoral degrees in Clinical Science and Neuroscience at Indiana University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Seay has been broadly trained in therapy and assessment, and he has worked in a variety of outpatient mental health clinics as well as in inpatient settings. These include the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Indiana University Hospital, the Indianapolis VA Hospital, and Larue Carter State Hospital.

Dr. Seay's research has emphasized the role of basic decision making processes in OCD symptomatology and also has looked at the ways in which basic learning processes (e.g., discrimination conditioning) might contribute to the development and maintenance of OCD." /> Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. Doctor, Pulmonologist, and PhD

Symptoms of Hit-and-Run OCD. http://t.co/WCwn8kdQ #anxiety #psych #psychology #mentalhealth #ocd

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Scrupulosity

steveseay.com — “Scrupulosity (religious OCD) involves excessive anxiety about committing a sin or engaging in immoral acts (bad thoughts, intentions, or behaviors).View full resource at steveseay.com

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drstevenseayCenter for Psychological & Behavioral Science in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  He also blogs about mental health related topics at www.steveseay.com.

Dr. Seay conducts evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). He has specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Dr. Seay also has clinical interests in treating mood disorders, providing couples therapy, and helping patients with health behavior changes. Among his recent publications, Dr. Seay co-authored a book chapter entitled “Pathogenesis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder” in the Textbook of Anxiety Disorders.

After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Seay was a psychology resident at the Anxiety Disorders Center of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute where he worked with C. Alec Pollard, a prominent clinician and researcher who is on the advisory boards of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

Dr. Seay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology (with a minor in Chemistry) from the University of Miami. He then earned dual doctoral degrees in Clinical Science and Neuroscience at Indiana University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Seay has been broadly trained in therapy and assessment, and he has worked in a variety of outpatient mental health clinics as well as in inpatient settings. These include the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Indiana University Hospital, the Indianapolis VA Hospital, and Larue Carter State Hospital.

Dr. Seay's research has emphasized the role of basic decision making processes in OCD symptomatology and also has looked at the ways in which basic learning processes (e.g., discrimination conditioning) might contribute to the development and maintenance of OCD." /> Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. Doctor, Pulmonologist, and PhD

What is scrupulosity (religious OCD)? Common signs & symptoms. http://t.co/aITyyS6G #psych #psychology #mentalhealth #ocd

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OCD and College Accommodations - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Anxiety Disorder Attacks, Symptoms & Treatment

mentalhelp.net — “An interesting article recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal.View full resource at mentalhelp.net

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Thought Control & OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

steveseay.com — “Thought control in OCD is an attempt to escape from unwanted, distressing thoughts. Understand why this strategy fails. Set alternative OCD treatment goals.View full resource at steveseay.com

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drstevenseayCenter for Psychological & Behavioral Science in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  He also blogs about mental health related topics at www.steveseay.com.

Dr. Seay conducts evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). He has specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Dr. Seay also has clinical interests in treating mood disorders, providing couples therapy, and helping patients with health behavior changes. Among his recent publications, Dr. Seay co-authored a book chapter entitled “Pathogenesis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder” in the Textbook of Anxiety Disorders.

After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Seay was a psychology resident at the Anxiety Disorders Center of Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute where he worked with C. Alec Pollard, a prominent clinician and researcher who is on the advisory boards of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.

Dr. Seay received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology (with a minor in Chemistry) from the University of Miami. He then earned dual doctoral degrees in Clinical Science and Neuroscience at Indiana University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Seay has been broadly trained in therapy and assessment, and he has worked in a variety of outpatient mental health clinics as well as in inpatient settings. These include the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Indiana University Hospital, the Indianapolis VA Hospital, and Larue Carter State Hospital.

Dr. Seay's research has emphasized the role of basic decision making processes in OCD symptomatology and also has looked at the ways in which basic learning processes (e.g., discrimination conditioning) might contribute to the development and maintenance of OCD." /> Steven J. Seay, Ph.D. Doctor, Pulmonologist, and PhD

Thx for the RT! @IGotOcd1: Can you learn to control unwanted OCD thoughts? Thought suppression vs. ERP. http://t.co/xcaNW5WA #mentalhealth

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Medical pot for ADD, OCD? State mulls petition - Health - Mental health - msnbc.com

msnbc.msn.com — “State officials will consider a request to allow medical marijuana for people with attention deficit disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.View full resource at msnbc.msn.com

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psychforums.com — “Can OCD make you doubt your sexuality Can OCD make it feel like the thoughts are real Can OCD make you have disturbing thought and ...View full resource at psychforums.com

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