Mental Health

In this post, you’re going to find out what causes OCD to flare up. What Is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is characterized by the presence of obsessions and compulsions that significantly impact an individual’s daily life and overall […]

This post contains a list of OCD coping skills to help you on your healing journey. What Is OCD? OCD, according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition), stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It is a mental health disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions that significantly impact a

In this post, you’re going to learn the difference between compulsive and impulsive behavior. What Is Compulsive Behavior? Compulsive behavior refers to repetitive actions or thoughts that an individual feels driven to perform, often in response to certain obsessions or anxieties. These behaviors are often difficult to resist, and they may provide temporary relief from

This post contains compulsive decluttering test along with helpful tips on how to stop compulsive decluttering. Most people think of decluttering as a good thing, which it is…within reasonable limits. However, for some people decluttering can twist a normal, healthy behavior, and become compulsive, leading to negative consequences. Living in a culture that embraces decluttering

Today, you’re going to learn how to support someone with OCD – what to avoid and what you can do that will help lessen their OCD. When someone you care about is suffering from OCD, you’re likely to feel an impact from it and want to try to help your loved one feel better. Unfortunately,