Can You Do Exposure Therapy on Your Own—or Do You Need a Therapist?

You know what you are avoiding. You may even know what you need to practice. But when it is time to actually get in the elevator, drive on the highway or speak up at the meeting, your brain and body have a very strong opinion: “NO. DON’T DO IT.” That is the challenge with exposure […]

Understanding and Treating Somatic OCD with “Eye Popping” Fears

For most people, the thought of their eyeball “popping out” might sound unusual or even silly. But for someone struggling with Somatic OCD—a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder that latches onto body sensations—this fear can feel terrifying and all-consuming. Why Your Eyeball Is Safer Than OCD Wants You to Believe Here’s the good news: your eyes […]

Is It Relationship OCD or Just a Bad Relationship?

You’ve asked your friends. You’ve Googled it at 2 AM. You’ve even made a pro-and-con list about your partner’s chewing habits. And yet, you still can’t shake the feeling: Am I in the right relationship? If you’re trapped in a never-ending loop of “What if I don’t really love them?” or “What if someone better […]