Quick Answer: Relationship OCD (ROCD) involves persistent doubts, checking, and reassurance-seeking about a partner or the relationship itself. These intrusive thoughts and compulsions can cause real distress, but relationship OCD is treatable with the right assessment and support. Doubt in a relationship is normal. Every couple questions their connection once in a while. But when […]
Category Archives: OCD
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Oct
Oct
Quick answer: Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and distressing thoughts, images, or urges that pop into your mind uninvited. Most people have them from time to time, and they’re usually harmless. They may signal something more, like OCD, when they cause significant distress and drive repeated behaviors to make the discomfort go away. You’re chopping vegetables […]
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Sep
OCD is not about being a neat freak or liking things a certain way. It’s a cycle that can make ordinary moments feel unbearable—and the relief people seek through compulsions often makes things worse, not better. The 15-minute rule for OCD is one practical OCD coping strategy that can help interrupt that cycle. This post […]
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your racing thoughts point to OCD or anxiety, you’re not alone. The two conditions share so many features that even thoughtful, self-aware people mix them up. Sorting out OCD vs. anxiety isn’t a meaningless distinction though—it affects how you’re treated and how quickly you start to feel better. This post […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the most commonly misunderstood mental health conditions. In everyday conversation, the term “OCD” is often used casually or incorrectly, reducing a serious and often painful experience to a personality quirk or preference. These misunderstandings can make it harder for people to recognize what they are going through and feel safe […]
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Summer break brings a mix of freedom and frustration. For many families, it’s a welcome pause from school schedules, but for children with ADHD, OCD, or anxiety, that sudden change can feel overwhelming. Without classroom routines, built-in structure, or regular social interaction, some kids experience a spike in challenging behaviors, emotional distress, or mental health […]
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May
May
When you picture the front line of your child’s mental health support, your mind might jump to therapists, pediatricians, or even your own parenting strategies. But according to therapists Jenny Howe and Ashley Connors, there’s a key figure we often overlook: your child’s teacher. In their conversation on the Lift and Make Lighter podcast, Jenny […]
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as a condition where individuals have a strong preference for organization or cleanliness. However, OCD is a complex and often debilitating disorder that involves intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing the anxiety these thoughts produce. One of the lesser-known and more […]