OCD Articles
Articles on ocd and related mental health topics.
Doom Scrolling as Dissociation and Trauma Response Rather Than Lack of Willpower
You''ve done it again—opened your phone for "just a minute" and emerged an hour later, drained and disoriented, wondering why you couldn''t just stop. The
By The Lovon Editorial Team • December 27, 2025
BPD Attachment Patterns: Giving Everything to Prevent Abandonment
When your entire sense of self revolves around giving everything you have to keep people from leaving, you''re experiencing one of the most challenging aspects
By The Lovon Editorial Team • December 30, 2025
Mel Robbins "Let Them" Theory Criticism: Emotional Avoidance vs Emotional Maturity
The "let them" theory popularized by motivational speaker Mel Robbins has gained significant traction across social media platforms, offering what appears to
By The Lovon Editorial Team • December 30, 2025
OCPD — "Do It Right to Feel Safe" Perfectionism Pattern
For people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), perfectionism isn''t about vanity or high standards—it''s about survival. The core
By The Lovon Editorial Team • December 30, 2025
Inner Child Work for Consistency Issues Through Nervous System Regulation
If you struggle to maintain consistency in your daily routines, relationships, or personal goals, you''ve likely been told it''s a motivation problem. Perhaps
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 2, 2026
Flight Response Becoming Chronic Avoidance and Overachievement Pattern
The body''s flight response is designed to protect us from immediate danger, triggering a cascade of neurobiological changes that prepare us to escape
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 4, 2026
PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Linked to Streptococcal Infections
When a child suddenly develops severe obsessive-compulsive behaviors, uncontrollable tics, or dramatic personality changes seemingly overnight, parents often
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 4, 2026
Decision Paralysis and the Pull of Default Choices
Decision paralysis occurs when the fear of making the wrong choice becomes so overwhelming that we freeze entirely. In these moments, many people gravitate
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 5, 2026
Nervous System Regulation and Disproportionate Emotional Reactions
Have you ever found yourself reacting with overwhelming intensity to something that, logically, shouldn''t warrant such a strong response? Perhaps a minor
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 5, 2026
Understanding Father Wound Manifestations in Adult Life
The relationship with a father figure shapes fundamental aspects of psychological development, often in ways that remain unrecognized until adulthood.
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 10, 2026
How to Accept Unpredictability to Reduce Anxiety
Chronic anxiety often stems from an intolerance of uncertainty—the mind's relentless attempt to control outcomes that remain inherently unpredictable.
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 19, 2026
How to Use Gradual Exposure to Tolerate Uncertainty and Emotional Discomfort
Learning how to use gradual exposure to tolerate uncertainty and emotional discomfort represents one of the most effective approaches for managing chronic...
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 19, 2026
What Is High-Functioning Anxiety Signs Automatic Yes-Saying Guilt
High-functioning anxiety can be deceptively difficult to recognize, particularly when automatic yes-saying and guilt become such ingrained patterns that...
By The Lovon Editorial Team • January 28, 2026
How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone: Effective Strategies for Letting Go
It is a deeply painful experience when you cannot stop thinking about someone. It takes over all your thoughts.
By Mireya Tabasa • March 9, 2026
How to Stop Obsessing Over Someone: Effective Strategies for Letting Go
It is a deeply painful experience when you cannot stop thinking about someone. It takes over all your thoughts.
By Mireya Tabasa • March 20, 2026