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By: Nicole Blanton Source: Pheelings Media/Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many social behaviors and forced us to isolate from others. For those who are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ) and related conditions, the impact of the pandemic can be particularly challenging, including trying to distinguish concerns brought on by their conditions from general fears shared by the public about COVID-19. “In general, individuals with anxiety , OCD and other psychiatric conditions have struggled during this pandemic,” said Dr. Eric Storch, a psychologist at Baylor College of Medicine. “With OCD and anxiety, there is also an increased fear of contracting the virus or passing it on to someone else.” Dealing with conflict Even prior to the pandemic, some people with OCD might have already felt preoccupied with worries about their health or the health of their loved ones—worries that have often been intensified by … [Read more...] about Coping with OCD During a Pandemic

Personal space acts as protection, a safety device, and a status marker. It was said of President John Kennedy that when he walked into a room, it was like parting the waters—the higher the status, the larger the space. Dominant animals maintain a larger buffer zone of personal space; they are not approached as closely as submissive animals. Prison inmates have been found to have huge personal space behind them and a smaller area in front of them because they prefer to see who is coming up to them. It’s also possible that they’re afraid of being stabbed in the back. When people stand too close, their faces become visually distorted. Perhaps this is one reason why lovers close their eyes when they kiss. Have you ever noticed how people instinctively flip their heads back (almost leaning backward) when someone comes up directly into their face? You can’t get a fix on a person’s face if he or she is right up against you. You can't see it. Personal space may vary in size for an … [Read more...] about Men and Women Marking Their Territory