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Understanding OCD: Awareness, Compassion, and Recovery
October 10, 2025
OCD Awareness Week (October 12–18) is an opportunity to raise understanding and offer hope to those living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What OCD Really Is OCD is more than a preference for order or cleanliness—it’s…
Suicidal Thoughts: OCD or Suicidal Ideation?
September 15, 2025
Trigger warning: this article discusses suicidal thoughts and self-harm. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call emergency services right now. In the U.S. call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline;…
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…
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…
You Are More Than Anxiety!
September 05, 2024
More than a decade ago, college administrators placed a huge emphasis on entrance test scores. However, this is no longer the case as colleges have realized that academic scores do not tell the whole story…
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…
Holding Anxiety Gently
February 26, 2024
Holding Anxiety Gently Expectations What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you wake up in the morning? Is it an anxious thought—maybe about all the things you should do today? Or maybe you’re…
Growing Gratitude with Gratitude Pie Despite Your OCD!
November 09, 2023
By Kathleen Ririe Ever since I was little, pie has been my most anticipated part of the Thanksgiving feast. Pie and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand. In fact, it is documented that pumpkin pie became a holiday…
Six Signs You Might Have Religious Scrupulosity
August 09, 2023
“Why can’t I get rid of these horrific thoughts? I’m supposed to have pure thoughts according to my faith. Will God ever forgive me?” Jon’s incessant thoughts were evoking extreme anxiety, doubt, and guilt in…
In Your Darkest Times…
August 04, 2023
In your darkest times… Stay hopeful. Stay faithful. Even when you think God is not there. God is there and your scrupulous mind might just be getting in the way. Remember that your scrupulous mind…
Connect to the Here and Now
July 31, 2023
Fears about the Present Moment Like many, you may be scared to pay attention to the present moment. It may feel impossible. This is normal as this is a new experience. Few are those who…
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