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Experiencing Anxiety in Your Romantic Relationship? It Could Be OCD!
August 11, 2025
You meet someone special, and things feel great—until your mind starts questioning, “Do I really like them? Is this the right relationship? What if I stop loving them?” These doubts, especially if they’re persistent and…
HOPE in the Presence of OCD!
July 20, 2025
Just got back from the International OCD Foundation Conference. If you haven’t heard of it and you struggle with OCD—or love someone who does—make sure you check out their website. It’s filled with valuable information…
Unconditional Love for Kids, Teens, and Adult Children with OCD
June 01, 2025
As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to thrive—within their unique abilities, interests, and potential. We hope they become resilient, courageous, and kind. But when mental health challenges like OCD enter the…
OCD: Are you Fueling the Bonfire of Doubt?
May 06, 2025
By Annabella Hagen, LCSW When Laura began treatment, she told her therapist something that might sound familiar: “I know rumination doesn’t really help, but at least it feels like I’m doing something about these awful…
OCD: The Bow You Need to Keep on Tying!
April 07, 2025
By Annabella Hagen, LCSW More than a decade ago, I met someone who, after just a few therapy sessions, shared a powerful analogy about their own experience with OCD. They said, OCD is like a…
Self-Compassion for Individuals with OCD and Their Supporters
February 02, 2025
Living with OCD can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. The intrusive thoughts and distressing feelings may make you feel like you should be able to “control” or eliminate them, leading to frustration and self-blame. Do…
Doing What Matters Most and Letting Doubts Be
January 06, 2025
What Do You Want Your Life to Be About? A caterpillar named Yellow was wondering what to do with her life when she noticed a gray-haired caterpillar hanging upside down on a nearby branch. He…
Feeling Blue During the Holidays? Discover These Three Evidence-Based Strategies!
November 09, 2024
Hearing about gratitude and joy can sometimes deepen your feelings of gloom, especially if you’re facing emotional and mental health challenges. You may find yourself asking: “Why do others seem so happy? Why do they…
Faith Crisis and Scrupulosity OCD
October 07, 2024
After Sally’s clinician conducted a comprehensive assessment of her clinical condition, she said, “Your symptoms suggest that your challenges are linked to religious scrupulosity OCD.” Sally’s immediate response was, “I’d rather have a faith crisis…
Faith and Religious Scrupulosity
June 20, 2024
From a young age, Sally cultivated her faith and valued her connection with the Divine. Nonetheless, in her early twenties, after reading an article that sparked doubts about her faith, she felt troubled. Unaware of…
Letting Go of the Urge to “Control” Your OCD Thoughts
May 03, 2024
When James was a teenager, he enjoyed a “worldly” path before finding his faith. One day, after he’d found his faith, however, a friend made a comment that brought up certain memories from his youth.…
Can Exercise Help My OCD?
April 12, 2024
By Kathleen Ririe What if I told you that there was something you could do almost any place, any time, and at any or no cost that could help with your OCD? You would likely…
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