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Intrusive Thoughts: What Are They and How Can You Manage Them?

Intrusive Thoughts: What Are They and How Can You Manage Them?

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 8, 2025 | Mental Health, OCD, PTSD

Have you ever had a disturbing thought that came out of nowhere, totally unprompted? While they may be upsetting, intrusive thoughts are common and usually not a cause for concern.  When you start having them often, or when they keep bothering you and don’t go away,...
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5 Benefits of Flexible, At-Home Mental Health Treatment for Contamination OCD

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 5, 2025 | OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can add challenges to every daily activity. It can lead you to avoid certain situations. For example, if you experience obsessions and compulsions themed around contamination, you may avoid anywhere that you fear is unclean. You...
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4 Effective Coping Strategies That May Help Manage OCD Symptoms

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 2, 2025 | OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. If you experience the symptoms of OCD, finding ways to cope can be essential. Your symptoms shouldn’t go ignored and untreated, especially when unwanted...
The Impact False Memory OCD Can Have on a Teen’s Mental Health and 3 Benefits of Treatment

The Impact False Memory OCD Can Have on a Teen’s Mental Health and 3 Benefits of Treatment

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 20, 2025 | OCD, Teens

Memories aren’t perfect; they can change over time. Many people experience false memories that are innocuous. For instance, you might think that a member of your family was present at a vacation that took place years ago when they weren’t. For people who have OCD,...
Intrusive Thoughts: What Are They and How Can You Manage Them?

Pure OCD Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 18, 2025 | OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as a condition that only involves visible compulsions, like excessive handwashing or checking locks. However, OCD can also take a form where the compulsions are mostly unseen. This is...
Existential OCD: Your Guide to Understanding and Managing This Form of OCD

Existential OCD: Your Guide to Understanding and Managing This Form of OCD

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 14, 2025 | OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can take many forms. While OCD always involves obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, these are not the same for everyone. OCD is often centered around themes, such as contamination or harm. One theme is existential OCD, which...
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