Ever since 1939 researchers have speculated on the parallels between OCD and eating disorders. Numerous studies have now shown that those with eating disorders have statistically higher rates of OCD (11% – 69%), and vice versa (10% – 17%).

2023年1月30日 · This article discusses the connection between obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating disorders. It also explores how having one condition can affect the diagnosis and treatment of the other.

2023年12月20日 · On the surface, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders might not seem like they have much in common. But both involve distressing thoughts and emotions that can drive...

Approximately 15% to 18% of individuals with eating disorders have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).1 This means that about 1 in 6 people with an eating disorder also have OCD.

2024年9月18日 · As with most mental health conditions, neither OCD nor eating disorders have a single or straightforward cause. Both illnesses can result from a multilayered interaction of …

2024年2月28日 · There is a significant crossover between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders. Because OCD symptoms commonly fit into the category of disordered eating and even diagnosable eating disorders, teasing the two apart can be a challenge.

2024年10月29日 · Eating disorders (EDs) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are both complex and distressing mental health conditions, each with unique characteristics, yet they often share similar features.

2024年5月21日 · Explore the connection between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), food and eating disorders, as our experts discuss avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and more.

Eating disorders are sometimes characterized by obsessive, repetitive thoughts and compulsive, ritualistic behaviors. Statistics show that people with eating disorders are more vulnerable to co-morbid diagnoses such as anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

2023年10月26日 · There is a high likelihood of eating disorders and OCD developing simultaneously due to commonalities in underlying factors. Both OCD and eating disorders are …