by Christen Sistrunk | Jan 19, 2026 | OCD
By Christen Sistrunk, LPC-S | Houston Center for Valued Living (Houston, TX) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) doesn’t happen in a vacuum. For many people, shifts in reproductive and stress hormones change how loud intrusive thoughts feel and how urgent compulsions...
by Christen Sistrunk | Feb 18, 2025 | OCD
Relationships can bring connection, joy, and fulfillment—but for individuals struggling with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (R-OCD), relationships can also become a source of intense anxiety and self-doubt. R-OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive...
by Christen Sistrunk | Dec 5, 2024 | Anxiety, OCD
If you’ve ever traveled to Iceland or spent time with Icelanders, you might have come across the phrase “Þetta reddast” (pronounced thetta red-ast). This simple yet profound saying translates to “it will all work out” or “everything will be fine.” It...
by Christen Sistrunk | Oct 13, 2023 | OCD
Hey there! Happy International OCD Awareness Week! Today, let’s talk about something that affects many more people than you might think: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. What is OCD? So, what exactly is OCD? Well, it’s like having a playlist of...
by Christen Sistrunk | Oct 10, 2023 | OCD
In the vast spectrum of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), each person’s journey is a unique constellation of thoughts, fears, and triumphs. Today, we are honored to delve into a particularly nuanced chapter of the OCD narrative – the world of scrupulosity. A...
