Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions come in the form of intrusive thoughts or mental images, which can cause anxiety and distress. To soothe these obsessions, the person engages in compulsive acts that can become
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts a significant part of the American population. If you’ve experienced a traumatic event and you just cannot cope, let your local psychiatrist give you some tips to conquer your symptoms and experience a full life once again. Symptoms of
Learning how to help a family member with OCD cope with their condition can indeed be challenging. As with any other type of mental health disorder, it is hard to commiserate when you don’t have the same experiences as does the other person. Nonetheless,
Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are plagued by intrusive thoughts and excessive fears that spur them to do repetitive acts as a way to ease the stress. To explicate, the term “obsessive” refers to the unwanted, distressing thoughts or sensations, while “compulsive” refers to
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatizing event. PTSD is chiefly characterized by hypervigilance, intrusive flashbacks, panic attacks, and withdrawal from social situations in the attempt to avoid anything that may trigger the nagging memories. While PTSD may
A psychiatric disorder is characterized by dysfunctional thought patterns, moods, or behaviors that can be severe and persistent in nature. A psychiatric disorder doesn’t just dissipate; it needs proper intervention to be effectively managed, as it can greatly affect your quality of life and
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At Psy-Visions in New York City, and Southbury, CT, Dr. Mark Stracks is board certified in adult psychiatry. Dr. Stracks has extensive experience treating clients with complicated medical conditions, ongoing chronic pain presentations, developmental difficulties, trauma, and telepsychiatry.
