Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with ...

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 ...

Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition in which a person experiences involuntary obsessions and compulsions that may cause distress.

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 ...

COVID-19, a new form of coronavirus, is dominating the news. To date, more than 640,000 people have been infected by the respiratory disease, which originated in China, and more than 29,000 people ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to relieve anxiety? Anxiety affects people in different ways and can appear suddenly during daily life. While medical treatment and therapy are available, many people look for quick methods to ...

Research suggests that 40% of high school students have experienced feelings of hopelessness in the past year. Between 2016 and 2024, emotional health problems among 18 to 25-year-olds have increased ...