OCD

Stressful periods—like exams, work deadlines, breakups, illness, or major life transitions—can intensify OCD symptoms. What you once managed well may suddenly feel overwhelming again. Intrusive thoughts get louder, compulsions return with more force, and your confidence in handling it might begin to crumble. An OCD flare-up doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your brain is […]

Living with OCD means navigating a brain that craves certainty, control, and safety—often at the expense of peace and presence. While treatment strategies like ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) are foundational, your everyday habits can also make a powerful difference in how manageable OCD feels. These habits don’t “cure” OCD, but they help build a

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can make certain thoughts feel urgent, dangerous, or meaningful—even when they aren’t. Challenging these thoughts isn’t about arguing with them or trying to prove they’re false. It’s about breaking the cycle of fear, doubt, and compulsion by relating to the thought differently: with awareness, distance, and acceptance. What an OCD Thought Really

Journaling can be a powerful way to create distance between you and the intrusive thoughts or compulsive urges that often feel all-consuming with OCD. Writing things down allows you to observe your patterns without acting on them, reflect on your underlying fears, and reconnect with your values instead of your anxiety. These prompts are designed

Supporting someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be challenging. You want to reduce their distress, but helping in the wrong ways—like participating in rituals or offering constant reassurance—can unintentionally reinforce the disorder. The goal is to offer empathy, stability, and love without feeding the OCD cycle. Here’s how to strike that balance. What Is OCD

An OCD relapse can feel discouraging—but it’s not a failure. It’s a part of recovery. OCD is a chronic condition, and flare-ups don’t erase your past progress. In fact, they can deepen your skills, sharpen your awareness, and strengthen your long-term resilience. What matters most isn’t that OCD came back—it’s how you respond when it