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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…
Scrupulosity OCD and the Sin of Certainty
December 05, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– When religious and faithful individuals are told that the unremitting thoughts that they are trying to get rid of are due to their OCD, they have difficulty accepting…
Just Right: OCD and Kids
October 10, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Landon was a bright intelligent child. He had excelled academically and also enjoyed sports. However, OCD appeared to be getting in the way of his life. There were…
The OCD Mind and Uncertainty
October 09, 2017
An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD, particularly as it relates to handling uncertainty and urges. Check it out: link here
Pedophilia OCD: When OCD Targets the Children in Your Life
September 11, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Rhonda was a kind and religious woman. Most importantly, she adored her kids. However, one day, a fleeting thought showed up in her mind, “Did I touch Ronnie…
7 Essentials for Parents of Kids with OCD
August 22, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Looking back to what I now know suggests that my 3 1/2 year old son’s long lasting temper tantrums may have been an indication that something was up.…
Are You Fueling Your OCD?
July 03, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Imagine that you and your friends go to a park to enjoy a summer evening with a campfire. As your group begins to enjoy the nice bonfire, a…
OCD and the Pervasive Reassurance-Seeking Compulsion
June 26, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central – “Are you sure I have OCD?” “What if it is something else?” “Am I going crazy?” “Are these thoughts normal?” These are among many questions individuals struggling…
Is It Your Sense Of Integrity or Is It Your OCD?
May 30, 2017
Many individuals who experience a high sense of responsibility and integrity believe that they just have high moral standards and persist in doing certain behaviors. However, when the guilt persists and the behaviors become repetitive…
OCD: “The Bow that You Have to Keep on Tying”
October 11, 2016
View original article published in Psych Central– “It just doesn’t feel right. I have to fix it until it is just so!” “I need to figure it out, and once I do, I’ll feel free…
Talking To Your Child About OCD
October 15, 2015
Sometimes parents hesitate telling their children that they have OCD. Their reasons may vary, but the most common reasons are the following: They worry about the stigma that surrounds OCD, and the possible negative effects…
Is OCD bullying You? You Now Have Options
October 13, 2015
According to Stopbullying.gov “bullying …involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.” They also state that those that are bullied “may have serious,…
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