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When Motherly Love Becomes Too Much: Postpartum OCD
In recent years, concern of and research into mental health of the postpartum period (the time span following the birth of a child) has increased.…
Less is More? The Problem with Obsessive Compulsive Decluttering
Let’s do a thought experiment. You’re visiting a neighbor’s home for the first time. You enter through the ornately designed front door, pass the neat…
Taboo Thoughts: Obsessions in OCD
Quirky, clean, and organized. These are three words that people tend to think when they hear the word “OCD.” Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is different from…
The Kids Aren’t Alright
Children: curious, rambunctious, and innocent. As a child your mind is filled with strange thoughts: believing your parents are aliens, your pet can talk, or…
A False Image: The “Quirkiness” of OCD
“I’m so OCD.” You’ve probably heard this phrase before. It’s what a friend says when they need a synonym for being punctual or when they…
Striving for Perfection
If you were to ask ten people on the street, “What does it mean to be perfect?” you’ll likely get ten different answers. One person…