OCD, Anxiety & Sleep Resources
Tips, reading materials and professional essays from our team
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Is OCD neurodivergent?
My name is Eva, and I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD for short. My brain works a bit differently than…
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What is the best OCD self treatment?
The cost of OCD therapy can vary widely depending on factors such as location, type of treatment, duration, and insurance…
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OCD recovery – why is it so hard?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be challenging to recover from for various reasons. My name is Sarah, and I’m a 33-year-old…
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OCD: 9 lesser known tips, rated
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a condition that fills people’s lives with persistent thoughts (obsessions) and a strong urge to…
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What do the new advancements in AI mean for people with OCD?
New advancements in AI have the potential to positively impact people with OCD in several ways, including: What about risks?…
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Thought challenging: 5 steps to overcoming OCD
I found myself plagued by intrusive thoughts that seemed to consume my every waking moment. No matter how hard I…
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4 signs that you may be unintentionally enabling your partner’s OCD
I had always relied on my spouse’s support to manage my OCD, but lately, I had started to feel like…
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OCD Digital therapeutics: Why is OCD difficult to treat?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is notoriously difficult to treat, and medication is often only partially…
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Anxiety Management: Quick Relief or Long Term Change?
From the perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), seeking quick relief from anxiety may provide temporary relief, but it is…
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Social Anxiety and OCD
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are both anxiety disorders that can co-occur in some individuals. Although the…
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Tech Burnout and OCD: Katie’s story
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Katie who was an engineer at one of the biggest tech…
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OCD on Screen: How is OCD Depicted on Film?
There are several films and TV shows that portray characters with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Some of these include: It’s important…
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OCD, fear of harm and reframing negative thoughts
People with OCD can get stuck on a variety of intrusive thoughts, images, or urges, also known as obsessions, that…
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Here are 5 tips for people with OCD who want to stop procrastinating
Hey there! Let’s chat about something pretty common, yet often misunderstood – procrastination, particularly in the context of OCD. Now,…
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OCD: the neurobiology
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts, fears, or doubts (obsessions) that drive…
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On CBT, AI and OCD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a popular approach to mental health treatment that focuses on how thoughts and beliefs can…
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Anxiety: 3 common negative biases
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the key features of anxiety…
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OCD app: my first 3 days
Guest post by Christine Day 1 I woke up feeling really anxious today. I’m not sure what’s causing it, but…
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4 tips for people who just found out they have OCD
I was recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For years, I had struggled with intrusive thoughts and the need to…
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My OCD during the holidays
(Guest post by Vince) The holiday season is usually a time for celebration and joy, but for me, it brings…
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My coworker told me she has OCD. How can I help her?
I work in a bank, and recently a co-worker of mine confided in me that she struggles with Obsessive Compulsive…
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OCD Conversations: going on holiday (and almost missing the flight)
Here is an example of a conversation between a person with OCD and their partner as they are about to…
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OCD: Facts and figures
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. People with OCD often have repetitive thoughts, urges,…
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5 Fear of Contamination OCD themes
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that is characterized by recurrent and unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors…
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OCD and cognitive themes
When we think of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), we often only think of it as a disorder. However, it can…
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3 CBT tips to deal with self criticism and depression
Self-criticism has been found to be related to depression in a number of studies. One study found that people who…
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Postpartum OCD: 3 common themes
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, images, or sensations (obsessions)…
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5 tips for mental preparation to the holiday season
The holidays can be a tough time for people for a number of reasons. Studies have shown that the holidays…
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3 CBT tips to help boost confidence
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps people change their negative thinking and behavior patterns. CBT…
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3 tips for using mindfulness to help OCD
When I was first diagnosed with OCD, I was really scared. I had no idea what was happening to me…
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10 most common obsessions of OCD
There are many different types of OCD, and each person with OCD may have different obsessions, or things that trigger…
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5 tips to reduce OCD checking
It can be difficult for people with OCD to resist the urge to check for things. They may feel like…
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3 tips for OCD and dating
It’s not easy living with intrusive thoughts and OCD. Trying to date people and run a normal life can be…
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Treating your body as an object: What it means and 4 tips on how to fix it
We all have bodies, and we all have to take care of them – but sometimes it can be easy…
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OCD, PTSD, and how to cope with both
After my car accident, I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was having intrusive thoughts about accidents and feeling like I…
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3 Tips for improving your confidence if you have OCD
People with OCD often have issues with confidence because they are constantly doubting themselves and their abilities. This can be…
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5 examples of magical thinking when you have OCD
If you have OCD, it’s likely that you suffer from magical thinking. This is when you believe that your thoughts,…
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7 tips to deal with social anxiety
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from social anxiety, you know how debilitating it can be.…
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ROCD: 4 tips for living with a person who has Relationship OCD
“I have lived with my partner for four years, and during that time they have been diagnosed with ROCD. It…
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OCD and Trauma
When we think of trauma, we often think of events like car accidents, natural disasters, or physical or sexual abuse.…
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6 meditation tips for people with OCD
If you’re one of the many people who suffer from OCD, you know how difficult it can be to manage…
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5 CBT based techniques to help you with confidence
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you…
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Can changing the way you think help you cope with OCD?
It is now well documented that negative thinking habits affect people’s ability to deal with mental challenges. Multiple studies in…
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OCD vs. Anxiety: key differences
Mental diagnosis can be difficult, in part because the differences between individuals’ internal experiences can seem quite nuanced. Per community…
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OCD test: to check or not to check?
People who deal with OCD can often feel the urge to check. Constant checking can become a ritual. Checking comes…
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OCD Test: what it means about you?
There are thousands of daily searches with the term “OCD test”, as people go online to seek help with their…
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Can a mobile app help cope with OCD?
In the past, people coping with OCD who were looking for solutions had limited options. You could go see a…
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Prof. Guy Doron answers your ROCD questions
This week, GGtude co-founder and CSO Prof. Guy Doron participated as a panelist in International OCD Foundation’s special event about…
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5 Techniques that can help you cope with OCD
If you have been struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you know, all too well, that it can inflict an immense…
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Body dissatisfaction and resilience
How our mental wellness app reduces negative body image for high risk female university students Body dissatisfaction represents a prevalent…
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I have doubts about my relationship. Is it normal?
Doubt is a defensive mechanism. Its purpose is to warn and protect us from mistakes and danger. A good balance…
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