Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder listed in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) under the section of Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. Those with OCD can experience lasting, uncontrolled, and reoccurring thoughts, known as obsessions. Those with OCD can also engage in repetitive behaviors, known as compulsions. Someone with OCD can experience obsessions, […]
Social anxiety affects about 12 percent of adults at some point in life. Many people feel fear in social situations, even when no real danger exists. You may avoid conversations, events, or meeting new people. Over time, this can impact relationships, work, and daily life. The good news is that social anxiety is highly treatable. […]
Most of us can remember a time when something uncomfortable and unpleasant happened to us. We wish that event did not happen, but despite the event, we can still go on with our lives, and that event does not impact our daily lives. This is an example of our brain and nervous system being able […]
