Bipolar I vs Bipolar II: Analyzing the Key Differences Most of us know common mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. Many have even heard of bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and others. However, those same people probably aren’t...
Bipolar Relapse: Is It Inevitable? You have felt great over the last few months – your mental health has stayed in check without any episodes of mania or depression. It took a while for your therapist and psychiatrist to come up with the right treatment combination...
Types of OCD: Are There Variations of the Condition? What constitutes a “normal” thought? It’s considered normal to have thoughts of fear or doubt when entering a new relationship. It’s normal to think about the weather and if it will be difficult to drive. These...
OCD Medication: Does It Help? Getting a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel overwhelming. You are scared, confused, and wonder what the next steps will look like. Does this change who you are? Will you need to take medication for the rest of your life?...
OCD Symptoms: The Explanation Behind Thoughts and Behaviors “Did you remember to turn the oven off?” You ask yourself this question for the third time, despite already checking that it is turned off. With a sigh, you jump out of bed yet again and rush to the oven,...