Twenty-five years after her mother’s death, our writer reflects on how her parents’ undiagnosed mental illnesses shaped her ...

When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, an intrusive thought can turn into an obsession ... Compulsions are things you do to try to ease the anxiety your obsessions cause.

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD How might obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affect sleep? One of the anxiety disorders, ...

Welcome to the Georgia Center for OCD & Anxiety. I work with individuals struggling with OCD or obsessive thoughts, anxiety, perfectionism, and overcontrol in addition to depression and other mood ...

The Thich Nhat Hanh classic is celebrating its 50th year in circulation. It also taught me to be OK with life’s uncertainties ...

For example, an obsessive thought such as “I have become dirty” is accompanied by intense feelings of anxiety. This experience of anxiety responds only to repeated acts of hand washing.

There are several common types: generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) panic disorder irrational fears (phobia) – for example, being afraid of leaving the house. Some people may also have obsessive ...

The study found that psilocybin-assisted therapy reduced a host of symptoms including anxiety, depression and obsessive ...

Today, Mum might be diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder ... only a 'typical' likelihood of developing anxiety. So despite what we may have thought, our mental health challenges ...

Food anxiety manifests in various forms, from pre-meal jitters to obsessive thoughts about calorie counting or ingredient scrutiny. Picture: Pexels/Darina Belonogova Food anxiety manifests in ...

Whether you are dealing with obsessive thoughts, past trauma, confidence or self-esteem issues, anxiety or big life changes, I am a safe space and a sounding board. I work with all ages and stages ...