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We live in a vain and appearances-obsessed society, but being shallow and high-maintenance isn’t considered a mental disorder.

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Top 13 Signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on April 25, 2012 - 8:32am
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Americans are obsessed with weight and health.

How to Avoid Orthorexia: Becoming Balanced in Your Healthy Eating Quest
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on March 14, 2012 - 7:56am
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Living with a chronic health condition like HIV and/or AIDS can be physically demanding and even limiting, but there are also mental health aspects to consider.

Mental Health and Living With HIV
By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on September 20, 2011 - 11:34pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding talk therapy to medication helps some kids and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to a new study.

Talk therapy may ease OCD in kids
on September 20, 2011 - 1:00pm
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You have a test tomorrow or a big presentation at work, and just thinking about it makes your heart race a little.

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What It Means To Have Anxiety
Impacted 1 Lives By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on August 24, 2011 - 10:32pm
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In steps 1 and 2 of this series, we addressed safe methods to use in public restrooms. With all the viruses out there, it is very important to protect ourselves as much as possible.

Take the Scare Factor out of Public Restrooms: Step 3, is Obsessing Making You Sick? An Editorial
By Vonnie Kennedy HERWriter on May 25, 2011 - 12:04pm
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In my first article, I addressed the issue of public restrooms and how the toilet seats won't kill us.

Take the Scare Factor out of Public Restrooms: Step Two, Tips to Stay Germ-Free
By Vonnie Kennedy HERWriter on May 23, 2011 - 7:29pm
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I was in an airport last week on my way home from a lovely but tiring vacation. And, like most us, I felt I had better visit the restroom before boarding the plane.

Take the Scare Factor out of Public Restrooms: Step One, Stay Calm
By Vonnie Kennedy HERWriter on May 22, 2011 - 7:21pm
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a relatively common mental disorder, and if it's not promptly treated, it can be associated with significant distress and impairment in functioning.

Can Deep Brain Stimulation Cure OCD?
By Shamir Benji HERWriter on March 23, 2011 - 3:34pm
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Kleptomania is the overwhelming urge to steal items that one really does not need or have little value.

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Kleptomania--the Urge to Steal
By Shamir Benji HERWriter on October 22, 2010 - 5:19am

Definition

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. The person suffers from unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors. These obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are very difficult to overcome. If severe and untreated, OCD can destroy the ability to function at work, school, or home.