The Thoughts You've Never Said Out Loud
There's something you've never told anyone. Not your partner. Not your closest friend. Not the therapist who helped with a lot of things but never quite got to this. On the specific shame of carrying OCD as a secret — and the door that opens when you don't have to anymore.
You've Done the Work. So Why Is OCD Still Finding New Ground?
You've done the ERP. You've sat with the discomfort, resisted the compulsion, done the work the way it's supposed to be done — and it helped, partially. But the obsessions migrate. A new theme emerges. The shame remains. ERP was designed for symptom reduction; it was never intended to reach the layer underneath. That's where EMDR comes in.
When Intrusive Thoughts Won't Go Away: Understanding Mental Compulsions and OCD
The thoughts keep coming—graphic, disturbing, completely against your values. You Google, you analyze, you seek reassurance. It works for an hour, then the cycle starts again. If mental compulsions are keeping you trapped, learn why this happens and how integrated therapy can help you break free.
Living with OCD: Tips and Strategies for Daily Management
When Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez lined up for a crucial playoff kick last season, all eyes were on his form…
How to Stop OCD Rituals
Learning how to stop OCD rituals is crucial to regaining control, but long-term relief often involves addressing the deeper emotional issues underlying the disorder...
OCD and Perfectionism: Understanding the Connection
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and perfectionism often go hand in hand, creating a cycle that can be challenging to break…
What is the Correlation Between OCD & Depression?
As many as half the people with OCD will also be diagnosed with depression…
The Overlap of OCD & Autism
When OCD and ASD co-exist, it’s not uncommon to have one of the conditions go undiagnosed…
Harm OCD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
For most people, intrusive thoughts are fleeting and can be easily dismissed. This is not the case for anyone with a sub-type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) called harm OCD…
What Is Relationship OCD?
Relationship OCD (R-OCD) is marked by severe anxiety within the realm of one’s relationship…