I Had OCD, Now I Treat It Every Day
Alyssa Lentz had enough of OCD interfering with her life personally so she never imagined treating it professionally. Like many therapists, her early training barely scratched the surface of what it a...
19 Apr 16min
You Might Be Doing OCD Compulsions Without Realizing It
You might think OCD compulsions are easy to spot — things like checking, washing, or repeating actions. But many compulsions happen entirely in your head, making them much harder to recognize. From me...
16 Apr 6min
How OCD Takes Your Time And Your Life
OCD doesn’t just affect how you think, it can take over how you spend your time. What starts as a few minutes of checking, cleaning, or mental reassurance can quickly turn into hours lost every single...
12 Apr 5min
Why OCD Can Make “Bad Energy” Feel Contagious
Contamination OCD is NOT just about germs. It can also show up as something far less obvious — like “bad energy,” negative emotions, or even traits you don’t want being transferred from one person or ...
9 Apr 6min
How I Went From Not Knowing OCD to Treating It Every Day
When Alessandra Rizzotti first started her therapy career, OCD was barely covered in her training — just a brief mention, without much depth or real guidance on how to treat it. Like many therapists, ...
5 Apr 21min
Committing To Overcome OCD Is The Hard Part
William Schultz knew what he was supposed to do to treat his OCD — and still couldn’t do it. He understood ERP, understood the logic behind it, and understood that avoiding his fears was keeping the c...
2 Apr 47min
Is It Cleanliness… or OCD?
Washing your hands, cleaning your home, and being mindful about germs — all of that can be good hygiene. But at what point does it cross the line into being OCD? It's not always clear, and OCD feeds o...
29 Mar 9min
The Science Behind Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, and Other Repetitive Behaviors
Hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting — these aren’t just “bad habits.” They’re known as body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and for many people, they feel nearly impossible to stop. But it i...
26 Mar 39min
