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PANDAS: An Autoimmune Form of Childhood OCD
Although we usually think of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as being caused by a combination of stress, genetic factors and an imbalance of neurochemicals such as serotonin, there is growing evidence that a specific form of childhood of OCD may actually be an autoimmune disorder. (Source: About.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Source: About.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news

How Does OCD Affect Your Love Life?
OCD often makes it difficult for people to develop and maintain long-term intimate relationships. Anxiety related to the condition, coupled with the stress of being in a relationship, leads many with OCD and OCPD to opt-out completely.  There is a middle path. You can learn skills and strategies to manage OCD symptoms and relationship stress. Read more...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Source: About.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - April 27, 2012 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news