Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) “What if I’m not with the right person?”“What if I don’t love my partner enough?”“What if I’m making the biggest mistake of my life?” Almost everyone experiences relationship doubts from time to time. But for someone with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), these questions don’t simply come and go; they become relentless,
When Anxiety Shows Up in Childhood: How Parents Can Help with the SPACE Approach
Anxiety and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and teens can feel overwhelming, both for kids and for the adults who care for them. Often, parents want to help ease the distress, but don’t always know what kind of support helps best. The SPACE model (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz,
The 4 R’s of OCD Treatment
For those living with obsessive compulsive disorder, frequent intrusive thoughts, images, and feelings can be a daily reality. These are often followed by an urge to do some kind of behaviour such as constant checking, obsessive cleaning, repeating certain words or phrases, or engaging in other rituals. These actions are meant to remove the discomfort