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7 Factors That Can Exacerbate OCD

OCD is treatable with a combination of medication and therapy. However, there are factors that can exacerbate OCD. Here are a few of the causes.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition in which your life, work, and relationships are disrupted by obsessive intrusive thoughts, followed by compulsions. Someone with OCD may feel strongly compelled to wash their hands a certain number of times, recite a mantra or prayer, or some other ritual, anxious that if they fail […]

Coping with Day-to-Day Anxiety

We all know the feeling- your stomach tightens, you feel sick, your hands start to shake, and your thoughts are racing. Anxiety is far from a rare human occurrence. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, with nearly 20% of adults experiencing it within the last year. And […]

Do I Have OCD? All About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

All About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 1.3% of U.S. adults had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, in the last year.  OCD is a common disorder that affects adults, adolescents, and children all over the world.  Do I Have OCD? If you have uncontrolled obsessive thoughts and/or uncontrolled […]