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We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.
Do you find yourself affected by experiences or stimuli that seem minor, but feel hard or even impossible for you to manage?
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
For many people using the internet can be an extremely stressful experience—and yet, modern life means we’re using it constantly.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Worries that you’re breaking with reality can be a sign of several different mental health conditions that require specific treatment.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
While struggling with OCD and anxiety can be daunting or even debilitating, effective treatment for both conditions is available.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s imperative that you’re familiar with the telltale signs that someone may need to find help for hoarding disorder.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If someone you love may have hoarding disorder, you can play a role in getting them the help they deserve.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re worried that you’re accommodating someone’s mental health problem, learning about how to help is a powerful first step.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
With an issue as pressing as climate change, it can feel impossible to balance staying informed with staying hopeful and moderating anxiety.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
These thoughts and fears are common, but that doeesn't mean they can't be distressing. Learn about potential reasons for your symptoms.
So when we talk about “trust issues,” what are we really talking about? Learn what mental health conditions may involve these experiences.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Are you crushing on your favorite singer to the point where you fantasize about being in a relationship with them? Or, is there an actress or influencer
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Twitching. Excessive blinking. Persistent throat clearing. These can all be considered tics, or sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that your body
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you rock back and forth or flap your hands when feeling anxious? Do you have trouble forming and maintaining relationships? Or are you experiencing an
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
The 1998 film The Truman Show follows Truman Burbank, a man played by Jim Carrey whose entire life is filmed and broadcast to the world without his
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
“I have a crush on Alex. Initially, I enjoyed getting to know him, but as time went on, I couldn’t think about anything but Alex. I started checking his
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
“Did I remember to lock the door or will someone break in and hurt my family?” “If I keep my bedroom door shut when I am asleep, how will I hear the sound
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Have you ever had a crush on someone that was so intense and massive it was hard to think about anything else? Did you daydream about that person all day
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Every relationship has complexities. No matter how much you love someone and how happy you are to be in a relationship with them, you both are two
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
First date jitters are common, even for the most seasoned daters. You’re meeting up with a new person who could potentially become a huge part of your
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
When was the last time you had a catchy song get stuck in your head? Maybe you heard it once on someone’s Instagram story, during a trip to the grocery
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW