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X Signs It’s OCD, NOT Perfectionism

Many who are unfamiliar with the disorder often associate it with purely ‘perfectionism’. Some individuals may even think they’re “so ‘OCD’” due to perfectionist traits, which can be harmful to those who actually suffer from OCD. To raise awareness on this issue, here's the difference. Writer: Mic

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which a person has unwanted intrusive and repetitive thoughts that become obsessions. These obsessions cause sufferers to do things to alleviate thoughts, a behavior called compulsion. Since these learned rituals only provide temporary relief, the

The Story of Halloween

Discover the spooky origins of #Halloween! Explore how this eerie holiday evolved over centuries from ancient Celtic traditions to modern-day trick-or-treating. #HalloweenHistory #OriginsofHalloween #samhain #explainervideos #simpleshowfoundation #sdgs Transcript: alugha Click here to see more vi

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy was developed by Aaron Temkin Beck in 1964 and is often used to help people with phobias, depression, fears, or addictions. Follow the story of Lily to see how it can be used to treat school anxiety. Read the full script here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZFYLJCf

Skin Picking Disorder .. What is it?

We’ve probably all seen people pick at their skin before, whether it’s at a pimple, scab, or at dry, flaky skin. However, not everyone who picks at their skin has a serious problem. So, what differentiates normal skin picking from abnormal skin picking — one that becomes a disorder? This video will

What Causes Headaches?

If you’ve ever had a headache, you know that it can feel like your brain is trying to push its way out of your head but what’s going on? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Life Noggin is a weekly animated educational series. Whether it's science, pop culture, history or a

6 Little Habits To Reduce Anxiety

PsychologyToday states that 31.1% of US adults alone experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their life and globally, the numbers are on the rise. Anxiety was a means of being aware of your surroundings, to be able to ward off predators and survive. So while a healthy amount of anxiety is go