OCD

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

Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) requires more than short-term fixes—it demands a long-term approach that combines psychological tools, lifestyle support, and deep self-understanding. OCD may not fully go away, but it can become significantly more manageable with sustained care. Can OCD Be Episodic? Yes, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can absolutely be episodic. While OCD is a

Explaining Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) to someone who doesn’t understand it can feel frustrating, especially when it’s misunderstood as a “quirky” personality trait. Real OCD is not about neatness or preferences—it’s about intrusive thoughts, overwhelming anxiety, and compulsions used to try and find relief. Here’s how to explain it in a way that builds empathy and