Understanding OCD Cycles, Flare-Ups, and Triggers Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms can change over time. Someone may initially notice a relatively small intrusive thought or repetitive behavior, only to find that it gradually demands more attention,...

Understanding One of the Most Misunderstood Symptoms of OCD Have you ever had a thought suddenly enter your mind that made you wonder, "Why did I just think that?" Maybe you imagined something terrible happening to someone you love. Perhaps you had an inappropriate...

Antidepressants have helped millions of people recover from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. For many, these medications are life-changing. But what happens when someone has been stable for years and begins to wonder whether they still need...

If you've ever heard someone say, "I'm so OCD," after straightening a bookshelf or organizing a pantry, you're not alone. The phrase has become part of everyday conversation, but it also contributes to one of the biggest misconceptions about Obsessive Compulsive...

It sounds a little backwards at first. You get a promotion, move into a new home, start a relationship, have a baby; these are all things you wanted. Things you were excited about. So when you start feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just off, it can be confusing....

Behavioral Activation is a practical form of behavioral therapy that focuses on what you do, not just what you think or feel. The first steps in this approach are often much smaller and more manageable than people expect. Behavioral Activation Small Steps: How to Get...