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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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