by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Aug 14, 2019 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Studies show that the vast majority of us occasionally have unwanted violent thoughts about injuring ourselves or others. For example, we might briefly fantasize about harm befalling the guy who just cut us off in traffic and then scared us even more when he...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jul 25, 2015 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
We all know someone who has a collection of some items that has special meaning to them. You probably have a friend who loves turtles, for example, and has a shelf full of whimsical turtle statues. Often, men will have sports-related memorabilia tucked into several...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Apr 15, 2015 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
With new motherhood comes a variety of changes. Of course, most parents are told to expect the sleepless nights and the constant feedings. What you may not be told, however, is how much you’ll worry about the health of your little one. This seems to be especially true...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jul 13, 2014 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and anxiety (obsessions) about something and the behaviors (compulsions) that people who suffer from the condition use to relieve the anxiety. This particular anxiety disorder...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jun 14, 2014 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Let’s face it, everyone has exhibited superstitious behavior at some point: we probably can all think of someone we know who always plays a certain set of lucky lottery numbers and most of us have crossed our fingers at one time or another for luck. Believing a little...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | May 15, 2014 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
HOCD or Homosexual Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined as the questioning of one’s sexuality by a person who already suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What this means is that someone with OCD who is happy in their straight, heterosexual...
