Written by Michelle Silverman Click here for PDF Q: What is hoarding? A: Hoarding, also known as "compulsive hoarding," is a psychiatric illness characterized by excessive collection of objects and an inability to relinquish these possessions. The…
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Desperately Seeking Surgery: The truth behind Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery
Written by Ashley Shaw Click here for PDF For some people with appearance concerns, cosmetic surgery can be a good option, and the majority of those who receive cosmetic surgery are satisfied. However, for individuals suffering…
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What is Muscle Dysmorphia?
Written by Michelle Silverman click here for PDF Sometimes referred to as “bigorexia” or “reverse anorexia,” muscle dysmorphia is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), in which people, mostly males, are obsessed with the…
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What is Scrupulosity?
Written by Jedidiah Siev, PhD click here for PDF Scrupulosity is a type of OCD in which obsessions relate to moral or religious fears. Sometimes symptoms of scrupulosity seem uniquely religious, such as blasphemous…
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