Experiencing self-harm thoughts or behaviors can be incredibly distressing, because you may not feel any true desire to hurt yourself. But these thoughts and behaviors are often linked to a mental health condition that requires treatment and support to alleviate the...
Helping your teen stay focused can sometimes feel tricky. School, friends, social media, sports, and everyday life all compete for their attention, and it’s completely normal for their mind to wander at times. At Lightfully Teen, we understand that your child’s...
Sometimes, a thought comes to your mind that you just can’t shake. Even worse, it’s an ugly one, like something that pushes against your morals or beliefs. It may be taboo. You don’t want to think this, but the thought invades your mind regardless. This is called an...
If you’re living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you know how exhausting it can be to battle intrusive thoughts and feel compelled to perform rituals that temporarily ease your fear. It’s like having an emergency alarm system in your brain that goes off...
Control is the central theme for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). But as similar as they may seem, these are two separate health conditions with distinct differences. When comparing OCD and OCPD,...
Do you go through your day carrying out compulsions or trying to wade through overwhelming obsessive thoughts and think, “OCD is ruining my life”? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately half of all adults in the U.S. who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)...
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