OCD & Hormones: What Changes from Adolescence Through Perimenopause (and What Men Should Know, Too)
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...
Love, Doubt, and OCD: Understanding Relationship OCD (R-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...
The Power of “Þetta Reddast”: How an Icelandic Perspective Can Help with 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...