Study and research was performed on human subjects to generate OCD sensations and obsessions, when treated with SSRIs to suppress them. It was noticed that specific neurological circuits responsible for the OCD symptoms were being suppressed by the drug.
The data suggests that smoked cannabis, whether containing primarily THC or CBD, has little acute impact on OCD symptoms and yields smaller reductions in anxiety compared to a placebo. However, this does not rule out cannabis as a candidate for the treatment of OCD, especially when used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapies.
Learning to guide your thought patterns is like creating an inner playlist for your mind. Hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective tools for treating certain conditions, while meditation acts as a volume control for the mind.
This podcast explains the causes of hoarding behavior, including a possible link to evolution and common anxiety disorders. It also acknowledges the struggles of hoarders and the valuable research being done to help them.
Researchers are studying brain scans to understand how to develop the "good brain pattern" of brain activation, aiming to help individuals respond more calmly to stressful situations and reduce the risk for post-traumatic stress. The training has been tested on US Marines and may have implications for stress reduction strategies in the future.