Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the demon inside my head that relentlessly causes me to have intrusive thoughts and that's when the rituals begin. The counting, the cleaning and checking never ...

It involves exposing yourself to a particular obsession while also resisting the urge to engage in the related compulsion, says Amanda Petrik-Gardner, LCPC, a Kansas-based licensed therapist who ...

The main treatments for OCD are talk therapies, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and medications. DBS may be an option if these treatments alone aren’t effective. It requires undergoing ...

It's completely normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed. But how do you know when it's the beginning of an anxiety disorder?

Luke Combs said he recently experienced one of the most intense anxiety flare-ups in the past few years due to a rare mental illness. The 35-year-old country star has previously discussed his ...

Luke Combs has opened up about his struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), with the country singer revealing that his worst flare-up in years occurred just a few days before he kicked ...

Nighttime anxiety can get worse if you have certain habits that overstimulate the brain and interfere with sleep. To prevent stress and sleep disruptions, avoid screens, and be mindful of the timing ...

The standard treatment for body awareness OCD is exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. Doctors may also prescribe SSRIs. Most people with OCD benefit from one or both of these treatment ...

If you’re feeling stuck, your therapist will ideally sense it too, said Regine Galanti, a therapist in Long Island who specializes in treating anxiety with exposure therapy. “When I’m having ...