Getting an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) diagnosis can be complicated and bring up a lot of complicated emotions, which we understand here at Avalon Malibu. If you’ve recently gotten an OCD diagnosis, it’s important that you know what some of your… Read More ›
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Understanding an OCD Diagnosis
Receiving an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) diagnosis can be different for everyone. Some people welcome their diagnosis and feel relief. On the other hand, other people feel skeptical or upset when they get an OCD diagnosis. In this blog, we’re going… Read More ›
Not Just Germs: The Different Types of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often portrayed as an aversion to germs, an obsession with symmetry, or constant handwashing. However, many different types of OCD are often ignored or not discussed because they are taboo, not taken seriously, or simply not… Read More ›
The Role of OCD in Addiction
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex diagnosis that can look different for everyone. People will fixate on a variety of things, including washing their hands or saying something a certain amount of times. However, OCD is more than repeating something… Read More ›
Using Mindfulness Therapy for OCD
The term “mindfulness” has been on the rise, but what does it mean in terms of mental health treatment? When it comes to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mindfulness-based therapy can create lasting benefits. Learn more about the different manifestations of… Read More ›
The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and OCD
When struggling with an eating disorder, the choice to recover is courageous. It may even seem like your brain is begging you to stay dedicated to this dangerously unhealthy mindset. When undergoing treatment for an eating disorder, especially anorexia, you… Read More ›
Three Ways to Cope With Intrusive Thoughts in OCD Recovery
If you are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you likely experience intrusive thoughts. You are not alone in feeling like you are at war with your mind or like your mind is not yours. Through normalization, externalization, and neutrality you… Read More ›
Coping With Triggers Associated With OCD
“Pure” obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s capacity to function. They can become entrapped by difficult emotions or uncertainties. This article will explain what it is like to have pure OCD and how… Read More ›
Healing From OCD
If you are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you might wonder if you ever can or will experience relief from it. It may seem like no matter how hard you try, the unwanted thoughts, images, and obsessions stubbornly stick around. Even… Read More ›
Do I Have OCD or ADHD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are two different conditions that overlap in acute symptoms. This can make diagnosis tricky, which is important to get treatment. being familiar with the similarities and differences between them can allow… Read More ›
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