Trying to control others by imposing rigid rules, demanding conformity, micromanaging tasks, or punishing deviation is more ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which people experience unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, images, or sensations (obsessions) and engage in behaviors or mental acts ...

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological ...

Some quirks can be chalked up to preference, but others can signal OCD. June 14, 2013— -- intro: Hooked on hand sanitizer? Closet organized to a T? Quirks like this can usually be chalked up to ...

On the surface, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders might not seem like they have much in common. But both involve distressing thoughts and emotions that can drive repetitive or ...

So, what exactly is obsessive compulsive disorder? The International OCD Foundation defines the illness as, “A mental health disorder that occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and ...

Imagine being late to all your appointments because getting out of your house entails so many time-consuming rituals that you’re spending an hour repeatedly going back to your house to make sure the ...

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a chronic condition in which a person demonstrates an excessive focus on details, order and rules, and the need to achieve a perfect outcome, often ...