Exploring Mental Health & Thought
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD) is a mental disorder that has neurological roots. It used to be grouped under Anxiety Disorders, but it has its official category: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. OCD is combine by two words, obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent and unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety. Obsessions are the repetitive behaviors acted out to…
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Understanding Rumination: Types and Effects
Rumination is when your mind repeatedly focuses on certain thoughts, often interpreting them at a deeper level. It usually involves dwelling on negative emotions, their causes, and consequences. Two of the most common types of rumination are brooding and reflection. Brooding V.S Reflection Brooding is often considered a more maladaptive form of rumination. It’s where…
