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What ERP Really Feels Like
Inside the process of Exposure and Response Prevention: gradual, collaborative, and freeing. Many people come to therapy believing that treatment for OCD will mean giving […]
When Good Enough Isn’t Enough: Understanding Perfectionism in OCD
When most people hear “OCD,” they imagine handwashing, germ fears, or someone endlessly arranging objects. But OCD is far more varied than that. One of […]
Back-to-School Anxiety: Helpful Tips for Teens and Parents
As summer ends, many teens and parents prepare to return to school. For some, this shift brings anxiety. Whether it’s academic pressure, social challenges, or […]
OCD vs Trauma: Why the Distinction Matters & How They Can Overlap
OCD and trauma often get mistaken for one another. The looping thoughts, intense anxiety, shame, and body tension can all look similar on the surface. […]
Avoidance in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Avoidance in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder We tend to think of OCD as handwashing, checking stoves, ovens, door-locks, arranging and organizing and other ritualistic behaviors. But […]
OCD: Beyond Cleaning, Washing and Organizing
You’ve probably heard people casually throw around the term “OCD”, as if it’s an adjective and not a serious mental health condition. Maybe it’s in […]
Mastering the Storm Within: Understanding Panic Disorder
In our fast-paced, whirlwind lifestyle, with many of us working long hours and drawn so often to the spotlight of social media, stress anxiety are […]
Harm OCD: A Journey Through Intrusive Thoughts
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that manifests in various forms. Harm OCD, a subtype that is characterized by intrusive thoughts and fears […]
Understanding Emetophobia: The Fear of Vomiting
Emetophobia, the intense fear of vomiting, is an issue that can have wide-ranging consequences and severely impact a person’s quality of life. Individuals may avoid […]
Unveiling Lesser-Known Symptoms of Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. According to the […]