Types of OCD: Are There Variations of the Condition?

Dec 11, 2024

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?

Dec 10, 2024

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

Dec 9, 2024

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,...

OCD Triggers: Exploring What Sets OCD Off

Dec 5, 2024

OCD Triggers: Exploring What Sets OCD Off You can’t touch a public toilet, let alone a public door handle. The fear of touching the billions of germs from thousands of people gives you so much anxiety that just thinking about it makes you wash your hands. It has...

Is OCD Genetic: Breaking Down Where OCD Stems From

Dec 4, 2024

Is OCD Genetic: Breaking Down Where OCD Stems From We have found ways to change certain traits about ourselves. You can easily go to a salon or grab a box of hair dye to change your hair color. Contact lenses now exist in different colors, allowing you to alter your...

What Causes OCD: The Contributing Factors Explained

Dec 3, 2024

What Causes OCD: The Contributing Factors Explained When you were young, you remember seeing your mom always get mad when you would get dirty. She would scrub your hands after being outside then continue to wash her own to the point it looked painful. You didn’t like...