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Journey into an OCD Mind

Section titled “Journey into an OCD Mind”
  • Author : Mohammad Awais Tahir
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  • This article investigates how OCD is perceived by the society, the sufferers themselves and the researchers

‘Religious’ causes of OCD in Muslims

Section titled “‘Religious’ causes of OCD in Muslims”
  • Author : Mohammad Awais Tahir
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  • This article reviews the ‘religious’ causes of scrupulosity (religious version of OCD) amongst Muslim population. According to Hyman and Pedrick (2010) strong religious beliefs do not increase the likelihood of religious OCD (scrupulosity). However, the author opines that the predominant cause of OCD’s strength amongst Muslim population is the way religion is preached, and an incorrect and imbalanced understanding of religion that has been promulgated over centuries.

OCD - Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help

Section titled “OCD - Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help”
  • Authors : Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
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  • The article provides a good summary of selfhelp techniques for OCD