How to overcome ocd

Learn how to break free from OCD thought loops with proven strategies, therapy, and medication. Discover practical ways to manage intrusive thoughts.

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I once felt that being or feeling happy was the most important thing in life. The truth is there is a difference between "Happiness" and ...

Learn how to explain OCD to someone who doesn’t have it. Understand the key symptoms, common myths, and effective communication strategies for better awareness and support.

Dealing with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is possible to make your life better. You can even overcome OCD yourself. Read this personal OCD story.

Knowing what you can and can’t control can help in all areas of life, not just with OCD. Know that you can control your actions and responses, but not your thoughts. We can change our own behavior, but not the behavior of others. Ultimately, we want to change our response to our thoughts and eliminate the compulsions that keep OCD alive and strong.

That feeling of needing to know for sure? It’s one of OCD’s biggest traps—especially with false memory OCD. You keep analyzing, seeking reassurance, and doubting yourself more every time. But healing is possible. In this post, I break down how memory actually works, why certainty isn’t the goal, and practical strategies to help you stop overanalyzing and start trusting yourself again.