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Check out this good quick read article on things people with OCD want you to know

15 Things People With OCD Want You to Know The facts about OCD and what it's really like to have obsessive-compulsive disorder. Also, learn what you can do to help a loved one deal with their OCD symptoms.

Interesting short discussion between OCD, psychosis, and reality.

Psychosis, OCD, and Questions of Reality What can OCD and psychosis teach us about the nature of reality?

Amazing story!

How 1 woman learned to control her anxious thoughts — and lost 100 inches Start TODAY member Chay Venrick was able to prioritize her mental health — and her physical health followed suit.

How to help our little ones with separation anxiety when going back to school.

Preschoolers, parents and first separations: How to work through it It’s the first day of preschool and kindergarten for many little Minnesotans. That means new routines and new people, which can create some anxiety for parents and kids. MPR News asked a few experts and parents for advice. Here’s what they told us.

Struggling with your child going off to college? Check out this article:

Parents struggle to let go as kids head to college Parents’ anxiety is changing the experience of going to college — and growing up.

Check out these quick coping tips to help cope with your anxiety!

How to Calm Down Fast - Baton Rouge Clinic When stress, anxiety or fear flare up, these 9 techniques help keep you calmer. Spread the love

Some helpful information and coping skills for managing fear of flying

14 Tips to Help You Curb Your Fear of Flying, aka Aerophobia Preparing for takeoff? These expert tips might help you enjoy your next flight (turbulence and all).

Great way to understand and frame anxiety!

5 Practical Techniques for Harnessing Anxiety: Turning Leadership Stress into Success Anxiety isn't a trigger--it's a signal.

Amazing article on OCD and it's underlying cognitive features!!!

The cognitive features of obsessive-compulsive disorder A fresh look at how to treat obsessionality

So good...and hilarious!!!

Men are less able to identify eating disorders – I called mine ‘cutting weight’ | Tom Usher Male body dysmorphia has rocketed – maybe because we’re desperate to assert a sense of control over our chaotic lives, says freelance writer Tom Usher

Happy Labor Day everyone!!!

How to Celebrate Labor Day While Prioritizing Mental Health for Children and Adolescents - Northshore Minds Celebrate Labor Day while prioritizing mental health with these tips for a smooth transition from summer to school, ensuring a stress-free holiday.

From preschool to college, some helpful tips for when your child is struggling with separation anxiety!

Tips to Support a Child Struggling with Separation Anxiety A psychologist shares back-to-school tips for parents of kids with separation anxiety, from toddlers to college students.

Love this on gratitude and celebrating the small victories!! Often that’s where the most change occurs, especially over time!

The Importance of Practicing Gratitude and Celebrating Small Victories While it's nice to count your blessings during the holidays, practicing gratitude can benefit your life all year round.

If you have or know someone with cancer, please read and forward this important article on.

Emotions and Cancer Learn how to deal with your emotions and manage the emotional effects of cancer, including anger, fear, stress, and depression.

Such a great example of exposure therapy for children to get an idea of how the treatment is set up and done. Good for adults too!

Interview With an OCD Specialist: How Does Treatment Work? - Child Mind Institute Dr. Jerry Bubrick explains how exposure therapy helps kids overcome fear and anxiety and effectively treat their OCD symptoms.

OCD and s*x is not talked about enough!
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My OCD Makes Me Anxious About Being Dirty. Here's How I Have S*x “Maybe it doesn’t matter if my underwear touches the couch. Maybe something bad will happen, or maybe not. I’ll deal with that later.”

Incredible article on weight and body dysmorphia

When she lost weight, the comments about her body didn’t stop | CNN Losing 80 pounds with the help of medication has brought a lot of positives — but Allie Olivares wants others to know it isn’t a magic bullet for life’s problems.

An amazing personal story from one woman who shares her journey with OCD and recovery

My Battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Beyond OCD My Battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Lizzy S. I hope my story gives others hope as you can live a completely happy and fulfilling life even with OCD. My battle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder started out like so many others. The earliest symptoms I can remember appeared around age 8. I...

Trouble with technology getting in the way of parent-child bonding and creating mental health problems...? “Technoference.”

Parents Distracted By Smartphones Linked To Higher Anxiety In Kids Technology use getting in the way of parent and child interactions is known as “technoference” and could have consequences on emerging adolescents’ mental health.

Dealing with sleep and anxiety struggles can be incredibly difficult. Here are some tips that can help.

Sleep anxiety is exhausting. Here's how to stop worrying and fall asleep Reframe your thinking, create a routine, and other ways to help.

Recent study on being single, dating, and anxiety

Fear of being single, romantic disillusionment, dating anxiety: Untangling the psychological connections A study found that fear of being single is associated with higher dating anxiety, while those seeking romantic relationships through online dating reported lower romantic disillusionment.

Hope is essential in our OCD and anxiety recovery

Hope is a Key Factor in Recovering from Anxiety Disorders University of Houston Study Indicates Hope Increases in Therapy

Great article from Fred Penzel from Beyond OCD

Ten Things You Need To Know To Overcome OCD – Beyond OCD Ten Things You Need To Know To Overcome OCD By Fred Penzel, Ph.D. (Executive director of Western Suffolk Psychological Services in Huntington, Long Island, New York) I have been actively involved in the treatment of OCD since 1982 and have treated over 850 cases of the disorder. During that time, I....

Amazing article on Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) from NPR!

For Compulsive Hair Pullers And Skin Pickers, There Is Need For More Help This writer has struggled with compulsive hair pulling and skin picking since she was young. For her and others who suffer, there are only mildly effective treatments, though new efforts are underway.

AMAZING story written by a teenager with OCD!!

OCD Is No Longer in Charge: One Kid’s Story A teenager's frank account of his battle with OCD.

Helpful article for parents and children given our election season!

When Political Ideology Makes Kids Anxious Extreme political ideology is creating conflicts in our society. We need to take a harder look at how it impacts children psychologically in order to help them cope.

This week Australian meteorologist had a panic attack on air and handled it amazingly! Check out this article on it.

Meteorologist suffers panic attack on live TV: 'I’m going to need to stop for a second' Supportive colleagues immediately took over for Nate Byrne and praised him for being open about incident. TODAY's Carson Daly suffers similar panic attacks.

Not only is building a practice of self-compassion critical for OCD and anxiety work, self-compassion can also help as you head back to school!

How Self-Compassion Supports Academic Motivation and Emotional Wellness | KQED Being kind to oneself by practicing self-compassion can help people develop a healthy source of self-worth, feel less alone and calm some of the negative voices in one's head.

Pretty good self-help OCD site and info.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - HelpGuide.org Learn about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including symptoms and what you can do to help yourself or a loved one.