What is Retroactive Jealousy? Jealousy is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at times. It often happens in the context of romantic relationships. Usually, waves or moments of jealousy pass, like other uncomfortable emotions, without lingering or damaging your relationship. Retroactive jealousy is a difficult type of jealousy you feel about your romantic partner’s…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic attacks can each limit your ability to live the life you want. Sometimes they’re meaningfully related, and sometimes they’re not. Read on to learn more. What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is a mental health condition that involves two primary symptoms: obsessions and/or compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted, repetitive thoughts or…
Anxiety and Mindfulness Anxiety can look and feel different from one person to the next. However, for all types of anxiety, your thoughts and feelings take you out of the present moment and into worries and fears about the future. You might not know what to do in those moments, but there are tools that…
One form of OCD that’s difficult to recognize is health OCD. If you or a loved one have been spending a lot of time researching medical conditions that might or might not be present, it might be time to seek help. Understanding Health OCD Do you have an intense, unwanted thoughts about getting a life-threatening…
Relationship OCD can lead you to think obsessively about your relationship and its shortcomings. But how can you know if it’s on your mind this much because of ROCD, or if it’s because it’s the wrong relationship for you? What Is ROCD? Relationship OCD, or ROCD, is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It involves…
Last updated: June 12th, 2025 The OCD cycle is the process by which obsessions and compulsions get worse over time if left untreated. Fortunately, there are effective ways to interrupt the cycle and overcome OCD. Many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) find themselves saying things like: Thoughts like these often feel scary and stressful. Most…
Updated: April 27th, 2025 Definition and Overview “Pure O OCD” is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental health condition. The large majority of people with OCD experience compulsions. Compulsions are behaviors that you do in an attempt to reduce an anxious or uncomfortable feeling. They are often repetitive, and many are obvious to others (e.g.,…
A stem cell transplant (SCT) or bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a procedure used in the treatment of lymphoma and leukemia as well as other cancers, blood disorders, and other conditions. These procedures are also referred to as hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT). While this procedure has existed for decades, it came into more common…
Striving for perfection might seem great – and sometimes, it is! But when perfectionism is excessive, it can take over your life and cause more harm than good. This is called “maladaptive perfectionism.” The Definition of Maladaptive Perfectionism Perfectionism means you strive to do things perfectly, without mistakes or flaws. There are three ways this…
Have you ever felt like you were watching yourself from the outside? Or perhaps as though real life is closer to a movie or a representation of life than real? Maybe you’ve looked at your own legs and thought, “those don’t feel like mine”? Or felt like a zombie, moving through life detached from things?…
Impostor syndrome. You’re probably familiar with this commonly discussed phenomenon as it often comes up in work, school, or even social settings. Maybe you’ve seen it mentioned on Google after searching “why is everyone better at their job than me?” If you have ever felt like you didn’t belong at your job, thought that everyone…
If you get anxious or panicky while on an elevator, or you go out of your way to avoid taking elevators altogether, you are not alone! Many people have a fear of elevators. If this is you, read on to learn more about this problem and how you can overcome it. Different Phobias Related to…