Living with OCD

There’s no question that untreated OCD can have a profound impact on a person’s life. Symptoms of the condition can be exhausting to manage. The distress

Living with untreated OCD can be brutal. You wake up in the morning, begin obsessing immediately, and then go to sleep twelve hours later hoping your next

Consistent self-criticism. A desire for constant structure and organization. A deep fear of making mistakes or falling short of self-imposed or perceived

Sometimes, OCD’s nature to attack what we value the most paints a target on our romantic relationships—and when it does, it can feel especially

All too often, OCD makes people feel isolated and alone. When you’re facing these feelings, having a support system you can turn to makes all the

When you hear the term “intrusive thoughts,” what comes to mind? You might know that intrusive thoughts are one of the most well-known symptoms of

Shame is a powerful emotion. It’s difficult for anyone to experience, but OCD can take shame even further, making it feel all-encompassing. OCD-related

First things first: Yes, it’s true that intrusive thoughts are a part of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). And as a therapist and specialist in this

When dealing with any mental health disorder, it’s normal to want to know what will “fix” it. The idea of living forever with a condition that has a

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health disorder defined by two kinds of symptoms: obsessions and compulsions. You may know about

If you’re having homicidal thoughts—thoughts about harming or killing another person—it’s understandable that you’d feel distressed, concerned, and

Do you find yourself constantly seeking reassurance from your partner that they love you? That they even want to be with you? That you're attracted to

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) share some similar symptoms, which make it difficult for the

If you’re struggling with OCD, you probably know that the symptoms can fluctuate over time. Maybe you’ve observed a pattern and identified things that

An exceptionally common experience among tens of millions with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) worldwide, is the way in which the condition latches on

While OCD can happen at any age, it’s most common for people to be diagnosed in their teenage years and during the transition from high school to college.

Sometimes, Halloween isn’t all candy and costumes. This time of year can bring about a sense of dread and anxiety for many people, including some people

Anyone who’s dealt with the distress and anxiety of OCD knows how overwhelming it can be. In those moments of distress, it’s natural to turn to coping

When you feel scared or uncertain, it’s understandable to seek reassurance. We learn from a very young age about the dangers of the world and most of us

Having OCD can be a paradoxical experience filled with many ironies. The attempts to alleviate the anxiety and discomfort OCD causes instead often create