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The coronavirus pandemic and OCD: Here's your weekly health guide

The following are some pointers that could help, not only individuals who might be suffering from OCD, but all of us who tend to get anxious, during these troubled times:

The age of confusion
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The uncertainty of these times is likely to instill a sense of anxiety, with a fear of the unknown, in our minds. And for those of us who might be predisposed to experience anxiety, or have an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are likely to be worsened.

Samir Parikh
The ongoing global pandemic has been having a major impact on almost all aspects of our lives. Our mental health and psychological well-being are no exception to the rule. While almost all of us are being impacted in one way or the other, those who were previously suffering from mental health related concerns, too, would be having exacerbated concerns at these times.
 
The uncertainty of these times is likely to instill a sense of anxiety, with a fear of the unknown, in our minds. And for those of us who might be predisposed to experience anxiety, or have an