What You Need to Know About Emotional Contamination OCD Do you feel afraid of “catching” negative energy? Do you feel like people or places are “tainted,” and you can’t get rid of the feeling? If so, you may be suffering from emotional contamination OCD. It is a type of OCD that can make you fear …
Common OCD Thoughts That Might Be Racing Through Your Mind Do you ever have those moments where a random, intrusive thought pops into your head, and you can’t shake it? If you have OCD, you know that these thoughts can be tough to deal with. This blog post will discuss some of the most common …
Support Groups for OCD: A Place to Find Help and Hope If you are struggling with OCD, you are not alone. Many people are in the same situation as you. That is why joining a support group for OCD can be so helpful. These groups offer a place to find hope and help from others who understand …
Group Therapy for OCD: How to Connect and Heal with Others If you have OCD, you know that it can be a very isolating experience. It often feels like you are the only person in the world who is dealing with this kind of anxiety and fear. But the truth is, you are not alone. …
How to Conquer Your Obsessive Cleaning Disorder Do you often feel the need to clean everything in sight? If so, you may be suffering from an obsessive cleaning disorder. This condition can be very frustrating and can interfere with your daily life. Fortunately, there are ways to conquer this disorder and regain control of your …
OCD Triggers: How to Identify and Deal with Them Do you know what your OCD triggers are? If not, you need to figure them out. Triggers are the things that set off your OCD symptoms and can cause a lot of distress. Identifying your triggers is the first step in learning how to deal with …
Treat OCD Without Medication: Effective Strategies for Coping With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from OCD, you know how difficult it can be to cope with the disorder. You may feel like you have no choice but to take your medication to treat your OCD. However, many …
How I stopped my OCD compulsions: Some useful techniques Compulsions can be both overt and covert. Overt compulsions are visible behaviors, such as hand-washing, checking locks, or counting. Covert compulsions are mental rituals, such as repeating certain words to oneself or mentally reviewing events to search for possible mistakes. The most difficult for me was …
How to Stop Shower OCD: Tips and Tricks Do you have trouble getting out of the shower or feel a need to scrub yourself clean for hours? If so, you may be struggling with OCD, a widespread condition that can cause significant distress. OCD comes in various themes such as hoarding, ritualistic prayers, violent thoughts, …
OCD after a breakup 9 Techniques to Manage OCD After a Breakup Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart knows that recovering from a breakup is typically not an easy task – especially when you suffer from OCD. Therefore, it’s essential to learn practical coping skills as you want to live …
