What Does OCD Therapy Look Like, Session by Session?
If you’ve been thinking about exploring therapy for OCD, you might be wondering what actually happens once you start. Maybe you’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand your thoughts and experiences on your own, or you’re worried that talking about them will be overwhelming and too difficult. And if you’ve never tried therapy before, starting the process might feel uncertain and overwhelming. It makes sense to want to know what you’re walking into before taking that first step. You deserve to feel informed, comfortable asking questions, and included in the process.
OCD Awareness Week: Understanding OCD Beyond the Stereotypes
Every October, OCD Awareness Week creates an opportunity to talk about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), challenge common misconceptions, and help people feel less alone in their experiences. When many people hear “OCD,” they picture someone who loves organizing, keeps everything spotless, or checks a lock a few extra times. But OCD is much more complex than these familiar stereotypes, and many people struggle with experiences that others cannot see.
Is it “Pure O” OCD or Anxiety? How To Tell the Difference.
Do you have symptoms that overlap with OCD and anxiety? The two can look similar, especially when compulsions are internal instead of external. Read on to learn more about how to tell the difference between the two, and ways they overlap.