Have you ever had an unpleasant thought or image that seems to pop into your head out of nowhere? These unwanted mental visitors, also known as intrusive thoughts, can be disturbing, distressing and ...

Are you plagued with obsessive thinking and experiencing annoying, intrusive, unproductive, ruminative, fixed thoughts that feel out of control? Consider the example of obsessing about getting ...

There are times that we encounter negative thoughts that can be overwhelming. For some people, the more they try to get rid of their thoughts, the stronger they become. As a result, here is a brief ...

Getting something stuck in your head — the catchy chorus of a song, a gruesome image from the news — can be annoying for anyone. But annoying can become alarming when intrusive thoughts, worries, or ...

ERP is a type of behavioral therapy designed to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It involves exposure to obsessive fears so that a person may eventually respond to them compulsion-free. If ...

Previous entries of this blog have explored various aspects of understanding and coping with relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD). A particularly challenging issue for clients with ROCD ...

But have you ever stopped to wonder how much time you spend thinking about exercise—and if those thoughts could be having a negative affect on your wellbeing? However, some believe food noise comes ...

Some quirks can be chalked up to preference, but others can signal OCD. June 14, 2013— -- intro: Hooked on hand sanitizer? Closet organized to a T? Quirks like this can usually be chalked up to ...

Obsessive thinking and rumination can be overlooked symptoms of bipolar — here’s how readers recognize the signs and find ways to keep them in check. When it comes to a new idea or hobby, there’s a ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages of ...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves stimulating certain parts of your brain with implanted electrodes. It’s a promising treatment for treatment-resistant OCD. The main treatments for OCD are talk ...

Anorexia and OCD are disorders that interconnect, often driven by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Anorexia nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are two distinct mental health ...