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If you’re looking for something to treat postpartum anxiety (and hoping for an alternative to talk therapy), you’re in the right place. As a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working with people who have OCD and anxiety, I’ve also personally navigated life with OCD and anxiety. Trust me when I say that […]

Understanding the distinction between obsessions and compulsions is essential for recognizing and managing symptoms of OCD. While obsessions are intrusive thoughts or urges that cause distress, compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to alleviate anxiety. In this listicle, we’ll explore four key indicators to help identify obsessions from compulsions in OCD. 1. Intrusive […]