How My OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Affects My Relationships

 The term OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is often used to describe perfectionist behavior. While people with OCD may just seem overly organized, Medscape says OCD behavior stems from pervasive psychological pain, anxiety and "distressing intrusive obsessive thoughts."

Intrusive and distressing, these thoughts certainly are. I wasn't diagnosed with OCD until adulthood, but I recognize now that I've had OCD since early childhood. Here's a picture of what OCD feels to me and how it affects my relationship with my husband, kids and loved ones. Hopefully, this insight will help you if you're living with a person with OCD or if you experience it yourself. I've included ideas on what's helped me, too. How I Experience and Cope with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 

FDA Approves Sex Friendly Viibryd Anti-Depressant

The FDA approved the anti-depressant Viibryd for treatment of MDD (Major Depressive Disorder). Viibryd is Clinical Data's trade name for vilazodone hydrochloride. Viibryd has been called a "sex-friendly anti-depressant" as it does not reduce sex drive. Diminished sex drive is a common side effect with many anti-depressants, SSRI (Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and anti-anxiety prescription drugs. Read more...