Ocd brain

A new study combines hundreds of brain scans of patients with OCD and pinpoints problems with error processing in the brain that leads to repetitive behaviors.

On, off; on, off; on, off; on, off. Charles Walker, a British member of Parliament, has to turn the light switch on and off exactly four times before he leaves the room, otherwise his mind fills with dread that something bad will happen to him. He also feels the need to wash his hands frequently, often hundreds of times a day.

OCD occurs commonly with ADHD and Autism. But what exactly is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions can include unwanted thoughts, urges and images. This article provides an overview of the diagnostic criteria of OCD.

Teachers can create a calm classroom atmosphere that helps troubled students be more receptive to learning.

To OCD free people all the following shapes look identical, but one of them is different - Are your eyes, brain and OCD radar sensitive enough to spot it? *This test was created for amusement and is not diagnostic in any way.

Recently, several people with OCD have written to me to ask: "Should I get a brain scan?" It's not an uncommon question. Is my brain normal? Would a brain

New research shows that the brains of people with OCD prevent them from learning that something is safe.