What To Do When OCD Says Someone In Your Life Is βContaminatedβ
What if your child told you they couldnβt sit near their siblingβ¦ not because theyβre fighting or annoyedβbut because their brain is screaming that being close to them feels dangerous or βcontaminatedβ? This isnβt just a personality clash or a phase of teen irritability. It could be Emotional Contamination OCD, a lesser-known but deeply distressing […]
10 Things You Would Be Surprised to Learn About Tourettic OCD
When most people think of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), they envision repetitive behaviors like checking locks or excessive handwashing. However, OCD presents in many different forms, some of which can look very similar to other conditions. One of these lesser-known forms is Tourettic OCD, which shares some features with both traditional OCD and Tourette Syndrome. Below […]
Pedophiles, Rapists and Murderersβ¦Oh My: How to Disengage from Harm OCD & Re-engage in Your Life
Over the past few years, there has been increased awareness and understanding of OCD within the general public. The simplest definition of OCD is the frequent experience of intrusive thoughts and associated behaviors engaged in to decrease discomfort associated with these thoughts.Β One category of OCD which we frequently see at our treatment center that […]
How do I cope with anxiety and OCD?
Question: How do IΒ copeΒ with anxiety and OCD? Light On Anxiety Answer: Managing your anxiety and OCD is possible. It does get better. In fact, anxiety is the most treatable mental health disorder there is, and according to some experts, OCD falls under this umbrella.Β Therapy and treatment In the mean time, here are some smaller […]
OCD Tip: Label as OCD and Disengage
This is a helpful checklist a client and I developed together on how to identify if OCD is taking over. Have it jotted down in the Notes section on your phone, and review if you’re feeling anxious. This will help detach you from the thoughts/feelings/situation and you can label it as OCD, something you don’t […]