OCD

In an era dominated by digital platforms, TikTok has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences with its short-form videos and creative content. However, for individuals navigating the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the world of TikTok can present unique challenges. In this exploration, we delve into the ways TikTok can influence and intersect with […]

Exploring the intricate realms where faith and mental health intersect, let’s delve into the nuances of Religious Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as Religious OCD or Scrupulosity. In this journey, we aim to unravel the layers of this often misunderstood aspect of OCD, shedding light on its impact and avenues for support. Understanding Religious OCD: Unraveling

Have you ever experienced the sensation of your mind resembling a traffic jam? Thoughts piling up, honking for attention, and causing gridlock—it’s a feeling I’ve often encountered due to my struggle with OCD. What often goes unnoticed, though, is how OCD profoundly affects executive functioning, the behind-the-scenes cognitive process that governs how we tackle life’s

For most of my life, I’ve waited on others to agree to go traveling with me. I’ve always been way too afraid to travel completely by myself in a location where I didn’t know anyone or have school waiting for me. Friends with the best intentions will agree, get excited, and start planning the trip

Before it happened, I had terrible OCD around getting fired. I had just gotten a promotion to a completely new role and my boss, who had usually been very supportive, quickly started pulling back. I was anxious every day that they would fire me. So I did compulsion after compulsion every time the thought came

Pure O OCD is a tricky concept to understand. It wasn’t until my therapist pointed it out that I realized I suffer from it. I have my more obvious compulsions that include ritual checking or touching, but I didn’t understand that I have mental compulsions as well. I thought compulsions were only the visible things

In the last couple of years, tarot card videos have increased in popularity on YouTube and other platforms. I started to get them recommended to me, and once I started watching them, I was hooked! I was never into tarot cards or psychics before watching those videos, but these made me fall into a rabbit

What is Enneagram 6? The Enneagram is growing in popularity lately. If you don’t know what it is, it’s a personality assessment that helps you understand how you manage your emotions and view the world. There are nine personality types that could be your primary type. You will probably resonate a bit with all of

I’ve suffered with OCD since I was a child. The first time I can remember was when I was seven years old. I didn’t realize OCD was a thing until I was in high school, and since then I’ve tried to learn as much about it as I can. This all came to a head