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Cosmetic procedures ‘shouldn’t be performed on patients with body dysmorphia’, health officials say

New draft guidance says the patient should be referred to a specialist instead

The Independent UK

Scientists Identify 36 Genes Linked To OCD And Tourette Syndrome, Revealing Shared Brain Pathways Across Disorders

Researchers identified 36 genes linked to OCD and chronic tic disorders, offering new clues about how the conditions develop in the brain.

Medical Daily

Zip Wire review – cancer-curing scientist is on the hook for cable-dangle thriller

This nonsensical film sees an OCD-afflicted scientist fending off assassins while hanging from an aerial wire, and fails to get pulses racing for even a minute

The Guardian - UK

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Friend Group Tells Woman With OCD She’s No Longer Welcome, Her Boyfriend Absolutely Loses It

OCD can cause intense fears and thoughts that other people may struggle to understand, and sometimes those fears can start affecting those around them too. One woman found herself in that position when a friend with OCD decided she was “contaminated” and began treating her like a genuine health risk…

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Jim Parsons Reveals The Steep Personal Price He Paid For Fame

“I wouldn't do that again and for any amount of money,” Parsons said about his ‘The Big Bang Theory’ days.

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Psychology explains why Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) feels so real - and why intrusive thoughts can be incredibly difficult to ignore

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel real. The brain processes uncertainty and threats differently in individuals with OCD. Compulsions offer temporary anxiety relief, reinforcing the cycle of the disorder. Intolerance of uncertainty significantly contributes to obsessive thinking patterns. Effective treatments like ERP and SSRIs can…

The Economic Times

Natalie Imbruglia hails ADHD as her ‘superpower’ after opening up about midlife diagnosis

The singer has spoken about receiving ADHD and OCD diagnoses in midlife, while also discussing the impact of perimenopause and reflecting on her experiences with IVF and solo motherhood.

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What’s the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts?

We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as “Where did I leave my car keys?”

The Conversation

How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions

Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out.

Fortune

Fans Have A Lot To Say After Howie Mandel Took Extreme Measures When Meeting Adult Star Sophie Rain

“Bro treated a handshake like a hazardous materials transfer.”

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Howie Mandel 'Afraid' to Shake OnlyFans Star Sophie Rain's Hand? Viral OCD Moment Leaves Fans Confused

A viral video of Howie Mandel avoiding direct contact with OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain has sparked debate about celebrity behaviour and personal boundaries.

International Business Times UK

OPINION - So you’re a ‘little bit OCD’? For some of us, it’s a little bit more than a personality type

I’ve been guilty of it myself. Admiring a stranger’s colour coded closet, entering a well-made bedroom, perusing an alphabetised bookshelf categorised entirely by genre. Attributing all these things to the curator’s tendency towards “OCD”. I have uttered as much, even as I privately run through a mental checklist of my…

Evening Standard

Reality star Scott Thomas opens up about ‘debilitating’ OCD diagnosis

The former Love Island star revealed the diagnosis on his At Home With The Thomas Bros’ podcast.

Evening Standard

Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental load

The psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social expectations. While true Obsessive-compulsive disorder requires professional diagnosis, many everyday control behaviors are more closely connected to emotional overwhelm than to personality flaws.

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'I Thought I Was a Paedophile': Woman Reveals the Early OCD Signs She Mistook for Evil Thoughts

Molly Lambert bravely shares her journey of battling intrusive thoughts and OCD, highlighting the challenges of living with a misunderstood mental health condition and the importance of awareness.

The Guardian - UK

Women with perinatal OCD are still being failed

Letter: Screening at the 6-week check and signposting to services could prevent suffering and save lives, write Fiona Challacombe, Diana Wilson and Maria Bavetta

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Atlanta man bought $180 seafood boil from Facebook. Then the bag opened: ‘My OCD could never’

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The Guardian - UK

‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it

After the birth of her son during lockdown, the Welsh actor was flooded by disturbing thoughts she couldn’t shake, a plunge into darkness and isolation. She discusses how it changed her and what helped her recover

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Noah Kahan admits his best song ideas come on the toilet

Noah Kahan admits he writes songs in the bathroom for the acoustics and the toilet humour — but says a brutal bout of burnout and an OCD diagnosis nearly stopped him writing altogether.

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111 Times Neurodivergent People Memed Their Experiences Instead Of Overthinking And Hyperfixating

Boomers like to say that there were no autistic people when they were kids. Little did they know that one in five individuals was most likely neurodivergent, as we know today. Neurodivergent people deserve to be represented in memes too, so here is a collection of funny pics from the…

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Guy Rewrites Custody Rules For 10YO The Second He Has A New Baby, Shocked His Ex Doesn’t Play Along

Woman sees her ex’s true colors after he decides to go back on child support and custody simply because his wife is pregnant with their first baby. When she confronts him about his selfish demands, he tells her to cancel the cruise that she had planned in advance and to…

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Molly Lambert: From Believing She Was a Paedophile and a 'Monster' to OCD Advocate

Molly Lambert shares her OCD journey after believing intrusive thoughts made her a 'monster', sparking viral mental health awareness online.

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Sam Ryder reveals why he will not 'medicate' his OCD

Sam Ryder leads a life controlled by his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but he will not treat it.

International Business Times UK

'I Thought I Was a Monster': Woman, 22, Believed She Was a Paedophile for Years Until Her OCD Diagnosis Revealed the Truth

Explore the journey of a 22-year-old woman who battled intrusive thoughts and found clarity with a Pure-O OCD diagnosis. Learn how she's raising awareness and helping others overcome mental health stigma.

The Conversation

Is it anxiety or OCD? 2 psychology experts explain the difference

Anxiety itself is not a mental illness. It’s a normal, adaptive emotion that helps us respond to perceived threats.

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