Amber Pearson, who received a brain implant to treat her epilepsy and Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD), shows the approximate placement of a brain implant received at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) hospital in Portland, Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
But the repetitive rituals of her condition are largely consigned to memory, thanks to a revolutionary brain implant that is being used to treat both her epilepsy and her OCD.
"I'm actually present in my daily life and that's incredible," the 34-year-old told AFP. "Before, I was just constantly in my head worrying about my compulsions."
