Different Types of OCD

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What are the different subtypes of OCD? 

OCD is composed of two primary components, obsessions and compulsions. And while the treatment process is virtually the same, regardless of the subtype, the experience of living with OCD is very different for every...

What To Do When A Loved One Refuses Help & Treatment?

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One of the most difficult situations I encounter is when a family member is trying to help someone who doesn’t want help (or doesn’t think they need help). And while there might be great intentions behind trying to force a...

How to Help a Family Member with OCD & Anxiety

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What can I do to help a family member who is struggling with OCD & Anxiety?

This is a question I am faced with at least a dozen times per week. Often from a person who is in a great deal of pain because someone they care about deeply is...

The Power of Gratitude (Happy Thanksgiving!)

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Gratitude is a simple, but powerful tool for our mental health. Gratitude begins with our thoughts, but on a much deeper level, it’s about cultivating a genuine feeling of appreciation for the positive things currently in your life. By...

8 Warning Signs That Someone May Have OCD & Anxiety

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This week I am starting a new series specifically for the family and loved ones of people who struggle with OCD & Anxiety. When I look back on my own journey to recovery, I think one of the most frustrating parts is feeling isolated...

How to Maintain Internal Peace 

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In today’s episode, I discuss the importance of maintaining internal peace, specifically regarding the recent presidential election in the United States. No matter what political views you have, whether your candidate won or lost, you have the CHOICE...

Dating Someone with Relationship OCD

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In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about being in a romantic relationship with someone who has Relationship OCD. This episode is specifically for significant others/ partners of people who struggle with relationship OCD. 

As a quick...

Relationship OCD and Dating

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In today’s episode, we're going to begin a new series on OCD & Relationships.

Relationship OCD, also known as Relationship Substantiation or ROCD, is a subset of OCD in which sufferers are consumed with doubts about their relationship or their partner....

Tips for Dating With OCD

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Hello,

Today we are starting a new series on Dating & OCD. 

In this episode, I discuss some high-level tips for dating and having a successful romantic relationship while living with OCD & Anxiety. 

It’s important to remember that if you...

How Does “Pure O” Develop?

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Purely obsessional OCD, often called ‘Pure O,’ is a form of OCD in which a person experiences primarily intrusive or unwanted thoughts without performing outward compulsions or rituals.

For a long time, Pure O has been seen as a type of OCD...