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Comparison: The Perfectionist’s Incessant Urge
September 26, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central– Alice had experienced many successes in her youth. She was gifted with athletic skills, intelligence, and an outgoing personality. She qualified for a scholarship in college and graduated…
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…
Insights from the 24th International OCD Conference in San Francisco
July 12, 2017
This gathering of researchers, treatment providers, clients, relatives, and friends of those struggling with OCD was a special event. Everyone that attended learned, taught, and shared knowledge and experiences. Most importantly, it was inspiring to…
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…
When Your Kid Is an Athlete and a Perfectionist
June 05, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central Joe loved playing soccer and if he had a choice, he would spend all his waking hours playing the sport. He was also a high achiever in other…
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…
Is Your Amazing Mind Limiting Your Hopes and Dreams?
May 22, 2017
“Limits, like fears are often just an illusion.” –Michael Jordan We have an amazing, active mind that helps us survive in our daily living. We could not do what we do if it weren’t for…
What Are the Signs of Depression in Teens?
March 31, 2017
Quite often, parents misunderstand their adolescents’ symptoms of depression with “just being in a bad mood,” or “personality issues,” or “the time of the month issues,” etc. Yes, we all have those kinds of days.…
Scrupulosity OCD — You Have Choices!
March 30, 2017
View original article published in Psych Central – “I’m such a sinner. I’m supposed to have pure thoughts. I’m so wicked!” Destiny’s incessant thoughts compelled her to pray, sing hymns, confess, and repent to no…
Do I Have OCD?
March 22, 2017
When you worry frequently about things that are outside of your control, or you must have everything in your life organized perfectly, you may start to wonder if you need to see an OCD specialist.…
Two Ways to Put the Brakes on Your Anxiety
September 23, 2016
View original article published in Psych Central– Our human instinct is to react and push back when we feel pain and discomfort. When we struggle with anxiety, those feelings are magnified. Our inherent response is…
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