OCD is an anxiety disorder. It is characterized by having obsessive thoughts and or compulsions. Obsessions can be persistent ideas, images, thoughts or impulses that cause great discomfort and excessive worry and anxiety. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are in response to the obsessive thoughts. These repetitive acts are done to relieve or prevent anxiety and severely affect someone’s ability to function on a daily basis. Some symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
Excessive, uncontrollable, illogical fear or preoccupation with
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Rosecrance, North Central Behavioral Health Systems partner to expand central Illinois services
ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 4, 2024) — Rosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral Health Systems have signed a letter of intent to join together in an exciting opportunity to combine quality resources and expand services and access to care for individuals and families in central Illinois.
North Central Behavioral Health Systems is pleased to announce the latest development in our continued growth in north central Illinois with the opening of The Hygienic Institute building. NCBHS chose to keep the name The Hygienic Institute as the name of this site to pay homage to the institute’s original purpose of providing access to healthcare for the La Salle/Peru/Oglesby communities. Local residents are familiar with the Hygienic Institute name, history, location, and purpose. NCBHS believes that there is an ongoing commonality for its current use.
Recovery is a demanding journey, but the detoxification process showcases the human body and mind's exceptional ability to heal, adapt, and recover from the harmful effects of substance abuse. Detox, the process of allowing your body to rid itself of harmful substances, is a crucial step towards recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. While it can be a daunting and challenging experience, both physically and emotionally, supporting yourself through detox is essential to ensure a safe, successful, and sustainable recovery.
