Podcast HackThe Science and Treatment of OCDBy Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman
In a Nutshell
In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast from June 2022, Dr. Andrew Huberman gives an overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, explaining how the illness manifests, debunking stigmas and myths, and providing steps toward treatment.
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OCD turns out to be number seven on the list of most debilitating illnesses. Not just psychiatric illnesses, but of all illnesses … The good news is, thanks to the fields of psychiatry, psychology, and science in general, there are now excellent treatments for OCD.
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Introduction
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is widespread and debilitating.
Despite its commonality, the stigma surrounding the condition often dissuades people from seeking diagnosis or treatment.
The Huberman Lab is a podcast hosted by Dr. Andrew Huberman, Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford.
In this episode from June 2022, Huberman discusses the symptoms of OCD, how and why people hide them, and how all-consuming OCD can be for sufferers.
Huberman explains the difference between OCD and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder and provides a list of potential treatments for OCD, from drug therapy to holistic methods.
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