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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide EffectsDiscontinuing UseOverdoseContraindications and InteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effects Discontinuing Use Overdose Contraindications and Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Close As with all prescription drugs, nortriptyline comes with the risk of certain side effects. Here’s a guide to what you need to watch out for when taking this medication. The Most Important Things to Know About NortriptylineSome nortriptyline side effects, such as hallucinations and seizures, can be serious, requiring immediate medical attention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsRelation to HypochondriasisIllness Anxiety DisorderCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Relation to Hypochondriasis Illness Anxiety Disorder Causes Treatment Nosophobia is theirrational fearof having a specific disease. The origins of the word Nosophobia come from ‘nosos’andphoboswhich meandiseaseandfear inGreek.In recent years, nosophobia has also been referred to as cyberchondria. This stems from the fact that a lot of the information that is at the root of the fear is found in “cyberspace” on the Internet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNostalgia Used to Be Considered a Neurological IllnessExamples of Nostalgia From Popular CultureTypes of NostalgiaBenefits of Being NostalgicCan You Be Too Nostalgic?How to Avoid the Negative Effects of Nostalgia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nostalgia Used to Be Considered a Neurological Illness Examples of Nostalgia From Popular Culture Types of Nostalgia Benefits of Being Nostalgic Can You Be Too Nostalgic? How to Avoid the Negative Effects of Nostalgia...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTake InventoryFind AlternativesSet Your ExpectationsAmp Up Your Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Take Inventory Find Alternatives Set Your Expectations Amp Up Your Support Close This year, many may be somewhere in between. Former holiday fanatics might have their spirit zapped due to global heaviness, whetherwealth disparities,global conflict, orclimate concerns. Feeling joyless in a season where joy is expected can be especially isolating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPiagetIdentifyingEffectsDevelopmentCriticismsFostering Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Piaget Identifying Effects Development Criticisms Fostering Close Object permanencedescribes a child’s ability to know that objects continue to exist even though they can no longer be seen or heard. If you have ever played a game of “peek-a-boo” with a very young child, then you probably understand how this works. 1:41Click Play to Learn More About Object Permanence...

Close Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder in which a person experiences repeated thoughts (called obsessions) that drive them to perform certain actions (known as compulsions) to alleviate the anxiety the thoughts cause. OCD can appear in any person at any age, but the average age of onset is 19.5 years. OCD, Obsessions, and Compulsions Defined The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), outlines diagnostic criteria for “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding PerfectionismOCD and PerfectionismCoping TipsLiving With OCD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Perfectionism OCD and Perfectionism Coping Tips Living With OCD Close Perfectionism OCD, also referred to as"just right" OCD, is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder that involves obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors about making things “perfect.” At a GlancePerfectionismalone is difficult enough to cope with, but it’s also long been thought to play a role in the development and maintenance ofobsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)and other forms of mental illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Treatment Coping Close Obsessive love disorder is a condition that causes you to experienceobsessive feelingsyou might mistake as love for another person. A person with obsessive love disorder will indulge in these feelings, regardless if they are reciprocated or not. Obsessive love disorder isn’t currently classified as a mental health condition under the"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (aka the DSM-5)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsMental Health ImpactCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Mental Health Impact Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is asleep-related breathing disorder that can cause your breathing to stop and restart several times while you’re asleep.Your breathing can pause for anywhere between 10 to 30 seconds at a time, as often as 400 times per night. If you or a loved one have obstructive sleep apnea, you’re not alone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRelationships and StressSocial Anxiety and OverstimulationSex and Sexual FunctioningLong-Distance and Online DatingCoping With Anxiety and StressWhen Your Partner Has OCD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Relationships and Stress Social Anxiety and Overstimulation Sex and Sexual Functioning Long-Distance and Online Dating Coping With Anxiety and Stress When Your Partner Has OCD Close Obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) can affect all areas of life. Many who have OCD choose not to date and avoid intimate relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAntidepressantsAugmentationAntipsychotics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Antidepressants Augmentation Antipsychotics Close What is the most important information I should know about OCD medications?Tell your physician about any medications, supplements, or substances you are currently taking before starting a new OCD medication.Never stop taking your medication suddenly; doing so may lead to withdrawal or a worsening of condition symptoms. What is the most important information I should know about OCD medications?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMain SubtypesSymptoms of EachOther SubtypesRelated ConditionsSubtypes in ChildrenTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Main Subtypes Symptoms of Each Other Subtypes Related Conditions Subtypes in Children Treatment Close When you think about OCD, someone obsessively cleaning or double-checking the locks might come to mind. However, OCD can present in many different ways. Howsymptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) are experienced vary widely from person to person....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout Suicidal ObsessionsNon-Suicidal Self-injuryObsessions Related to OCDThoughts Related to DepressionOCD and DepressionTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Suicidal Obsessions Non-Suicidal Self-injury Obsessions Related to OCD Thoughts Related to Depression OCD and Depression Treatment Options Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is OCPD?SymptomsDiagnosisOCPD vs. OCDCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is OCPD? Symptoms Diagnosis OCPD vs. OCD Causes Treatment Coping Close The primary difference is that OCD includes obsessions/compulsions, while OCPD does not. Keep reading to learn more about the symptoms of OCPD and how to distinguish between OCPD vs. OCD. It also covers how OCPD is diagnosed, what causes it, and how it is treated....