4 Surprising Signs of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) takes a big toll on your energy and time. In severe cases, the demands of OCD interfere with your ability to function normally or fulfill your daily obligations. Here are four surprising signs of the condition. Characterized by patterns of unusual or unwanted behaviors, fears, or thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) takes a […]
The Many Uses for Ketamine Therapy
Developed as a surgical anesthetic in the 1960s, ketamine first found success as a field medicine during the Vietnam War. Its anesthetic mechanism is different from other drugs, with reduced negative impacts on the body. As a dissociative medication with hallucinogenic properties, the dosage of ketamine determines much of its behavior. In low doses, it […]
3 Habits You Might Not Realize Are Connected to OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) typically feature patterns of fears and thoughts that drive recurring actions, or compulsions. Usually, these center around certain themes, like cleanliness. There are common themes and some that seem unconnected. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) creates a spiraling thought/behavior cycle that can dominate everyday life, interfering with work and social routines. Habits develop because […]
Living With OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health issue characterized by cognitive distortions that can build to a cycle of thought processing errors. The loops of obsessions and compulsions can take over your life. It’s a normal part of human existence to have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, but these alone don’t mean you […]
How Ketamine Is Used in Mental Health Treatments
Ketamine, a drug introduced in the 1960s as an anesthetic, has garnered marked interest over the past two decades as an effective treatment for depression, especially in cases resistant to standard medical treatment. According to the National Institute of Health, up to one third of those suffering from depression do not respond to prescription antidepressant […]