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Suppressed emotions cause issues. I find that one of the most major roadblocks to healing compulsive eating is the suppression of anger.

Have you ever gotten the feeling that food is addictive? According to the latest scientific findings, you're right, and a novel natural intervention may now help you bring those urges under control.

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Binge and compulsive overeating is where someone feels compelled to eat when they are not hungry and who cannot stop when they have had enough. It affects more people than both anorexia and bulimia. We know that 1 in 2 people who seek help for their weight problem eats compulsively. Put another way, about 12 million people…

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By Jacqueline Detwiler
When it comes to addiction, the brain region everyone talks about is the mesolimbic reward system. Located near regions involved in emotion, pain and decision-making, it’s a motivational circuit that normally encourages humans to pursue evolutionarily beneficial activities, like having sex, drinking water and eating
It does this by supplying little hits of dopamine and natural opioids…

We used to roll our eyes and laugh when my dad would open his wallet and count his money over and over
I wish I had known that compulsive behavior is a typical manifestation of anxiety for those with Alzheimer’s . Dad knew at some level it was important to have money on hand, but he didn’t remember why. To a man, the wallet symbolizes being a provider. In fact, many times, Dad would not only count his money but he would ask…

I do hereby confess that I exhibit symptoms of compulsive hoarding, especially when it comes to books, magazines, newspapers, or other sources of info.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) awareness week occurred from October, 11th to October 17th. Although this week has passed, the awareness efforts are ongoing, writes Aoife O’Rourke.

Dr Luke Norman of the University of Michigan combined data from multiple studies to find the brain networks involved with OCD.

Approximately five million Americans may suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at some point in their lives. Learn about common obsessions and compulsions as well as the therapies used to treat them.
This material is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions or concerns regarding your own situation, you should discuss them with your doctor or a qualified health care professional.

Watch Dr. Sylvia Gearing describe what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is, how it begins, and when it may be time to seek professional help - click here
Does your mind obsessively focus on the same thought
Do you find yourself worrying about a task or chore that shouldn’t be bothering you? Does calming down involve performing senseless rituals such as checking locks, washing hands, or counting items?
You…

Seattle Children's Autism Center providers describe differences between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

A study has found that some drugs prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease have been linked to impulse control disorders such as pathological gambling, hypersexuality and binge eating in some patients.

Can the bacteria that cause strep throat be responsible for obsessive-compulsive disorder in children?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD has 2 components: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or ...

New research highlights the different triggers that may cause you to compulsively check your smartphone and offers suggestions that may help you to kick the habit.

New research determines problem gambling and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are a product of similar genetic as well as behavioral links. Although physiological and behavioral similarities between problem gambling and substance abuse have long been noted, gambling's ties to obsessive-compulsive disorder has only recently been identified. Researchers at Yale University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the Saint Louis University School of Medicine believe the new findings may help…

Researchers in Germany have identified the absence of a specific protein that may be the cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Compulsive overeating and sugar addiction are major threats to human health, but potential treatments face the risk of impairing normal feeding behaviors that are crucial for survival.

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) in postpartum women. In the current study, expectant mothers, at-risk for OCS, were divided into two groups: (1) A CBT prevention program and (2) a credible control program. Results indicate that women who …