‘OCD’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2

The following questions are related to ‘OCD’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.

Asperger’s, OCD, or Just a “Loner”?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 17 February 2010
Asperger’s, OCD, or Just a “Loner”?
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Q: I am a 21-year-old student, and after researching the topic I’ve come to wonder whether I might have Asperger’s Syndrome. I am very much a “loner,” and I find that I must have large periods of time to myself to think and read. I find it very difficult to relate to others. I’m horrific [...]

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Gay, Straight, or HOCD?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 17 February 2010
Gay, Straight, or HOCD?
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Q: I’m a 23-year-old male, and I’ve been suffering from something that sounds very much like HOCD (Homosexual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).
I have had troubling thoughts ever since a “porn incident” when I was 17: I accidentally saw a gay porn picture and became intensely aroused by it. Following that episode, I had escalating fear and rumination [...]

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Trichotillomania, OCD, Worry, and Eating Problems

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 16 February 2010
Trichotillomania, OCD, Worry, and Eating Problems
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Q: I am 17 years old and have been having some problems. Ever since I was in 4th grade, I have had trouble with hair pulling. When I was around 11, I pulled out all my eyelashes and patches of my eyebrows. I also used to pull out my hair. To try and get over [...]

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Fear of Death and OCD Treatment

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 11 February 2010
Fear of Death and OCD Treatment
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Q: I am hoping I can get a fresh opinion about my unusual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Five years ago, a relative of mine died in a car crash. After that tragedy, I started thinking that everyone believed I was dying. So, I have been living with a constant fear of dying since I was 13; I’m [...]

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Obsessing About My Girlfriend Back With Her Ex

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 9 February 2010
Obsessing About My Girlfriend Back With Her Ex
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Q: I’m a college student, and I have a relationship issue that is causing me a lot of mental distress. I hope you can give me advice about it.
My old roommate slept with a girl who later became one of my best friends. She is now my girlfriend and I simply love her to death. [...]

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