Maybe you’ve heard the expression, “I’m spiraling.” Maybe you’ve even experienced that feeling yourself. We asked an expert what causes negative thought cycles and how to break free.

The relationship between intrusive thoughts and OCD is complex, with intrusive thoughts serving as the driving force behind ...

People with OCD are known for being clean, but for people who experience it, it's about a lot more than getting the dirt off their hands.

People with OCD tend to give themselves a hard time. When they're stuck on an obsession, they reach a critical choice point, ...

While most people would maybe silence their phone, scour WebMD, and move on, I couldn’t. (And this was pre-internet and cellphones, anyway!) I simply presented as a perfectionistic, high-achieving kid ...

Many of us have wild thoughts that pop into our heads out of nowhere. But what if those thoughts were harmful and seemed to ...

Three months ago, I was at a garage inspecting a Ford Fiesta with my father. It was the perfect first car for an 18-year-old like me.

Ever had a song you couldn’t get out of your head? That happened to me the other day. Pink Pony Club. It’s everywhere right now; I can’t escape it. And even though I really don’t like that song, it’s ...

Intrusive thoughts can be unsettling and disruptive. These unwelcome ideas often appear suddenly, causing distress and anxiety. These issues affect many, so learning to manage them and reducing their ...

Amidst the business of life, it’s not uncommon to occasionally feel overwhelmed, pondering worst-case scenarios. However, if you frequently find yourself dwelling on potential disasters and worst-case ...

Teddi Mellencamp, who is battling stage 4 cancer, recently came down with an intense case of COVID-19. She detailed the “brutal” bout with the virus on Tuesday’s episode of her “Diamonds in the Rough” ...