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When you have OCD, it can take a lot away from you: obsessions can steal our peace, and compulsions can steal our time, for example. But there are also

This article uses identity-first language (“autistic person”) over the more common person-first language (“person with autism”), in accordance with the

We all know that OCD and related disorders are no laughing matter - these conditions are considered some of the most debilitating with which to be

Everyone has characteristic thought patterns, feelings, habits, and behaviors that are consistent over time. Individuals may even have certain ones that

One of the hallmark symptoms of OCD is doubt: calling into question something’s certainty, and believing something is unlikely or questionable. Often

About two years ago, before COVID, there was some doubt about the clinical efficacy of virtual therapy services. While there were studies that showed that

When a member is dealing with OCD themes related to scrupulosity or religion, one question I often get asked is, “How can my therapist treat my OCD if

Creativity can provide people with a sense of empowerment. It can allow people to explore and feel things on a deep level. It allows for difficult

As a parent or caregiver, your child’s well-being can be the most important thing in the world. You want to take away anything that hurts them. You want

One thing has been clear throughout history: mental illness has been misunderstood. OCD is no exception. People tend to be afraid of what they do not

Now that I know more about OCD, I can trace the start of my struggle back to when I was around 10. I remember one time when my sister was eating an ice

One of the questions I get asked most by people starting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment is “How do I stop ruminating?” The answer seems

Emotional contamination in OCD can be difficult to recognize. It involves a fear that certain people, places, or objects are contaminated, which leads the

Have you ever heard about the concept of giving your OCD a name? It may help you manage OCD: when you name your OCD symptoms, you are externalizing them.

Some people talk about being bullied as a child. It’s not uncommon to hear about the kid at school who was feared the most by the other kids. The kid who

I remember the situation like it was yesterday. After finally realizing my mental turmoil had a name, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I desperately

I was 9 years old and remember the excitement that filled the air as I got ready for a day of ice skating. I loved ice skating. As a surprise, my parents

I've been a licensed clinical social worker for about 25 years and have done a lot of different things in many different settings. A big focus has been

I remember the first time I called a thought “bad.” I was 6 years old, and at that moment I felt like the worst child in the world. I felt unlovable and

When I was in college, I decided my path was to pursue a career in counseling. I was drawn to counseling because I'd received it as a teen, and it had a