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...

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...

How Does OCD develop? What Causes OCD?

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts called obsessions, that produce anxiety, which lead you to perform repetitive behaviors called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions tend to get worse over time and...

How to Make Real Lasting Change -  Pt.5: Identity

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Mahatma Gandhi  famously said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”  I’m sure you’ve heard this before, or at the very least seen it on a bumper sticker. But have you ever asked yourself what...

How to Make Real Lasting Change -  Pt.4: Beliefs

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Hello,

In this week’s episode, I will be discussing one of my favorite topics in the world. When it comes to making the change in your life there are few things more powerful than underlying beliefs.

Your beliefs drive...