OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting of ...

Identifying and reducing exposure to triggers can help in managing intrusive thoughts. For instance, you can skip the news or ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a challenging condition, but with the right treatment and support, individuals can manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. OCD is a complex anxiety ...

In “How to Hide in Plain Sight,” author Emma Noyes begins with a note of her personal experience with OCD and how it ...

As I sank into my couch after a long day, I felt that familiar drop in my stomach and flush of heat rise in my face. “Oh no.” I thought to myself, immediately. “I must be getting anxious. That’s not ...

Ever imagined yourself doing something pretty distasteful, like that time someone cut you off on the highway and you had visions of running them off the road? Or perhaps your brain prefers to torment ...

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with ...

Unsolicited and intrusive thoughts are never fun, but they are rarely harmful — unless you cannot turn them off. Samantha Jean was diagnosed with OCD at 11 years old, after her parents noticed her ...

For many, the thought of flying conjures images of exotic destinations and exciting adventures. But for a significant portion of the population, airplanes inspire not wanderlust but white knuckles and ...

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