by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Aug 15, 2014 | Child Anxiety
The summer is waning – it’s almost time for autumn to roll around again, which means school will be starting soon. While most children look forward to this time so they can see their friends and enjoy various school activities, this can be a period of major...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jul 13, 2014 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and anxiety (obsessions) about something and the behaviors (compulsions) that people who suffer from the condition use to relieve the anxiety. This particular anxiety disorder...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jun 14, 2014 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Let’s face it, everyone has exhibited superstitious behavior at some point: we probably can all think of someone we know who always plays a certain set of lucky lottery numbers and most of us have crossed our fingers at one time or another for luck. Believing a little...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | May 15, 2014 | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
HOCD or Homosexual Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined as the questioning of one’s sexuality by a person who already suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What this means is that someone with OCD who is happy in their straight, heterosexual...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Apr 19, 2014 | General Anxiety, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Social Anxiety
Recently, several small studies have suggested that there may be a link between anxiety disorders and sexual disorders. While the study of this relationship is just beginning, researchers have seen connections wherein those who suffer from panic disorder, anxiety...
