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Every few days I’ll take a step back and look at the pile of dishes in my sink. Am I proud of it? No, of course not. Do I want to put them away? Yes, well, I guess as much as anyone wants to do the ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a challenging condition, but with the right treatment and support, individuals can manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. OCD is a complex anxiety ...

Although not exclusive to OCD, excessive reassurance-seeking (ESR) is a lesser-known feature of OCD. But it can often be one of the most debilitating symptoms of OCD and have disastrous consequences ...

For many, the thought of flying conjures images of exotic destinations and exciting adventures. But for a significant portion of the population, airplanes inspire not wanderlust but white knuckles and ...

After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She ...

Unsolicited and intrusive thoughts are never fun, but they are rarely harmful — unless you cannot turn them off. Samantha Jean was diagnosed with OCD at 11 years old, after her parents noticed her ...

Ever imagined yourself doing something pretty distasteful, like that time someone cut you off on the highway and you had visions of running them off the road? Or perhaps your brain prefers to torment ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

As I sank into my couch after a long day, I felt that familiar drop in my stomach and flush of heat rise in my face. “Oh no.” I thought to myself, immediately. “I must be getting anxious. That’s not ...

Do tonight's happy hour plans send you into an uncomfortable sweat? Trigger worries about what your friends think about you? Form a knot in your stomach that makes you want to cancel… again? About 12% ...