Mental Compulsions are not seen by others but are performed in one’s own mind. Mental compulsions are mental reassurance, mental testing and mental analysis. That involves scenario checking, thought review, mental fact checking. Thought review, fact checking and scenario checking are dangerous to actually get into because when your anxiety goes up, which increases the chances that you’re going to have more anxiety provoking intrusions and uncertainty that is going to lead to more and more panic. The problem with all mental compulsions is that they may work in the short term, but in the long t ..read more

I am working on a putting together a bunch of stories that will hopefully help others. It is just the beginning but I wanted to let you in to hear a few and to let me know if they are helpful. John and Lian’s Stories INTRODUCTION The various authors of this book came together to collaborate and give their insight into dealing with OCD and depression.  The stories are not meant to be poetic but rather practical for the average person with OCD and depression to gain some inspiration and insight. As a group they agree that self pity form others is not the way to get better. Yet the way to ge ..read more

Rethink OCD You can only begin rethinking OCD by looking within ourselves. The human mind is unique in that we have the ability to use our thinking to change our life. So splash cold water on your face and wake up. Wake up and realize that your perceptions of your current situation can change. Life is about the way you perceive it. I caution you not to take the low road and settle for what you see before you today. Instead, stare up to the glowing sun. Realize that no matter how terrible your situation is, the light is still shining down on you.   Most often past decisions you mad ..read more

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Why- Battle on Beyond OCD Suffering You gain an advantage over your OCD when your discover you ‘WHY”. A powerful “why” will serve as your roadmap throughout your battle on beyond OCD suffering. No one is immune from anxiety and fear. It holds true that anxiety and fear affect all human beings. We all experience emotional pain and strife at some point in their life. Yes, it may vary at age and degree, but it will happen. It is vital to know your ‘why’ behind battling OCD and anxiety and having a strong “why” will be the wings that enable you to rise above the painful experiences. Use it and ge ..read more

Compulsions- OCD Expert Corner As an OCD expert, I am often asked the question, “What exactly is a compulsion?” To be honest, there is no simple answer.  However, the most basic explanation I give is; “a compulsion is anything and everything a person does to get rid of anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts. In general, the main features of compulsions are repetitive and purposeful physical or mental actions to counteract anxiety from obsessive thoughts. By helping people to identify what their compulsions exactly are can be a challenging task. But as a trained OCD specialist, my goal is help a ..read more

What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that impacts people of all ages. As a mental health disorder, OCD can affect people who are students, athletes, business, teachers, etc. As a result of OCD a person finds themselves caught up in a vicious cycle of receptive obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions and Compulsions Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges.  Obsessions can trigger intense anxiety and panic. Compulsions are behaviors a person repetitively performs in an attempt to get rid of the obsessions thoughts. Compulsions serve the purpo ..read more

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