Article: Don't rely on self-diagnosis: you may be anxious or obsessive at times, you may be a hoarder, or you may feel an aversion to germs--but OCD is a spectrum, and the presence of a few symptoms doesn't necessarily mean that you need to seek treatment. You won't truly know whether you suffer from OCD until you've been diagnosed by a medical professional. There is no lab test to diagnose OCD. The doctor will base his or her diagnosis on an assessment of your symptoms, including how much time you spend performing your ritual behaviors. If you are diagnosed with OCD, don't worry--there may be no "cure" for the disorder, but there are medications and behavioral therapies that can help you reduce and control your symptoms. You may need to learn to live with your obsessions, but you don't need to let them control your life. The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy--also called "exposure therapy" or "exposure and response prevention therapy")--is to teach people with OCD to confront their fears and reduce anxiety without performing the ritual behaviors. Therapy also focuses on reducing the exaggerated or catastrophic thinking that often occurs in people with OCD. You may need to visit a clinical psychologist to begin cognitive behavioral therapy; a regular family practice doctor or therapist can put you in touch with the right people. It won't be easy, but if you are committed to working hard to control your fixations, you should at least look for CBT programs in your area. Antidepressants--particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft--may be helpful in treating OCD. Older drugs--tricyclic antidepressants like Anafranil--can also be effective. Some atypical antipsychotics, such as Risperdal or Abilify, have also been used to mitigate the symptoms of OCD, either when used alone or in combination with an SSRI. Be very careful when mixing medication. Research the side-effects of any medication before you take it, and ask your doctor whether it's safe to mix a new medication with something you're already taking. Antidepressants alone may help calm your OCD symptoms, but they are not a cure, and they are by no means a fail-proof treatment. A major National Institute of Mental Health study showed that fewer than 50 percent of people become symptom-free on antidepressants, even after trying two different medications.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Speak with a doctor or a therapist. Ask your doctor about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Ask your doctor about medication therapy.
Article: On mobile, tap the Your Library tab, then tap Playlists. On desktop, simply locate the "Playlists" section in the bottom-left side of the home page. Tap CREATE PLAYLIST in the middle of the page (mobile) or click + New Playlist in the bottom left corner of the Spotify window (desktop). On desktop, you can also add a playlist description in the "Description" field. This will create your playlist. You can search for an artist, an album, or a specific song to add; simply typing your preferred terms into the "Search" bar will locate your music, or you can browse by genre on the Browse tab (mobile) or by scrolling through the home page (desktop). Tap ... next to an artist's album or a song, then tap Add to Playlist and select your playlist's name. On desktop, click ... next to an artist's album or song, then select Add to Playlist and click the playlist's name in the pop-out menu. Open your playlist, then tap SHUFFLE PLAY at the top of the screen (mobile) or click PLAY near the top of the playlist's window (desktop). Your playlist on desktop will play your playlist songs before switching to different genres. On a free account on mobile, the playlist will include your added songs, but will also shuffle through other similar genres.
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Open the Playlist page. Start a new playlist. Enter a name for your playlist. Select CREATE. Find music for your playlist. Add the music to your playlist. Listen to your playlist.
Article: Get quick pain relief by wrapping a cloth or towel around an ice pack. Hold the wrapped pack over the part of your head that's throbbing or aching. Keep the pack on your head for 20 minutes. Reapply the ice pack throughout the day if your headache returns. Some people find that relaxing in warm water can relieve the pain of a barometric pressure headache. If you prefer, use hot water since the steam may help open your sinuses. Soak or shower for as long as it's comfortable. Let yourself relax and breathe in slowly through your nose. Once you've taken as big of a breath as you can, slowly and evenly release the breath through your nose. Repeat this or your favorite relaxation technique to manage the pain of your headache. Other relaxation techniques include: Massage Yoga Tai chi Walking or swimming Meditation or guided imagery
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Apply an ice pack to your head or neck. Take a warm bath or shower. Practice deep breathing or relaxation techniques.