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My Kid Has Anxiety? How Can I Tell?
Parents know their kids. Their favorite colors, their interests, their dislikes. However, identifying how their children are feeling is not always straight forward. Kids are
“Ridiculous!!!” Using Humor as a Tool to Combat OCD, Phobias and Core Fears
Wait, what?!!! You say poking fun at fear can make me feel better? Well first off, let’s get something straight…OCD is not funny. It’s about
“What Is My Gut Telling Me?” Part Two: How OCD Hijacks Your Gut Feelings
As we learned in the last post, the mind and gut communicate with each other. The connection between our brain and our gut is essential
“Inspector #7”: A Technique for Managing Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
Have you ever bought a new pair of pants or a jacket, reached down into one of the pockets and found a little piece of
“What Is My Gut Telling Me?” Part One: The Mind-Gut Connection
Have you ever asked yourself this question? Or maybe you’ve been told to “trust your gut” by a family member or friend? When presented with
“The Unexpected Knock at the Door”: Understanding Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
Adults Experiencing Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts or Anxiety/OCD-related Symptoms Imagine you’re at home, minding your own business. Maybe you’re cooking a meal, catching up on
Anxiety in the School Setting: Recognizing and Treating School Anxiety in Children
School can be stressful. Anxiety can make things worse. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders among children and so it is not
Parenting a Child With OCD: How SPACE Helps Families Break the Cycle of Anxiety
Parenting a child with anxiety and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel like living on high alert. One moment your child is calm, and the next they’re
Loving Someone With OCD: How Anxiety Shapes Relationships and What You Can Do to Support Your Partner
Loving someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly confusing. You may see the person you love struggling with fears that don’t
Deals, Deals, Deals! How to Manage Impulse Shopping
Anyone else overwhelmed by emails and targeted ads on social media for holiday sales? Especially when deals are time limited and lure you with language
When Eating Feels Impossible: Understanding ARFID
You know you need to eat, but the thought of certain foods makes your stomach turn. Maybe it’s the texture, the smell, or a fear
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Skin Picking
You feel something abnormal or notice a blemish and move to “fix” it, but before you know it, you’ve spent an hour picking or searching
Contamination OCD: Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Contamination
What is Contamination OCD? Contamination OCD is a subtype of OCD characterized by persistent and distressing thoughts related to contamination, along with ritualistic behaviors that
Sensorimotor OCD: Navigating the Complexities of Bodily Awareness
Introduction Sensorimotor OCD is a subtype characterized by persistent and distressing preoccupations with bodily sensations or movements. People who have this subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Pure-O OCD: Unraveling the Complex Nature of “Intrusive” Thoughts
Introduction Pure-O OCD, also known as “Pure Obsessional” OCD, is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder characterized by predominantly obsessional thinking without overt, observable compulsive behaviors.
Procrastination: Laziness or something deeper?
“Am I a procrastinator or am I just lazy?” This question comes up a lot in my work with people and it’s time we work
Pedophilia or POCD
Pedophilia OCD, or POCD, also known as Pedophilic Obsessions, is a specific subtype of OCD in which individuals experience unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, or urges
Relationship or ROCD
What is Relationship OCD? Relationship OCD, or ROCD, is a specific subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder characterized by intrusive and repetitive thoughts, doubts, or obsessions about
Medication Management (Psychiatry)
If OCD is in the moderate to severe range, medication can often be helpful. Medications for OCD work by having an effect on the neurotransmitter,
Harm OCD
Harm OCD is a category of obsessive compulsive disorder where a person has intrusive, unwanted thoughts about harming themselves or another person. They may also
Sexual Orientation or SO-OCD
SO-OCD stands for Sexual Orientation Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It’s also known as Gay OCD or Homosexual OCD (HOCD). SO-OCD is a sub-category of OCD where
Perfectionism or “Just Right” OCD
Perfectionism or “Just Right” OCD is a subcategory of OCD and has to do with having things “just right” or perfect. A person with “Just