How It Feels To Have OCD (First-Person Perspective)
Hey, Psych2Goers! There are a lot of common misconceptions out there about OCD. For instance, having OCD is often misconstrued as also being a perfectionist.…
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6 Signs You May Have OCD, Not Perfectionism
Are your perfectionist tendencies taking control of your life? Are your habits or rituals taking up too much time, or keeping you from going about…
6 Problems Only Smart People Have
So, you think you’re smart, huh? I know why you clicked this article. Odds are, you’re wondering if your problems can be concluded to the…
8 Things That Aren’t Worth Your Time in Life
Sometimes in life, we invest too much of our energy and time into things that don’t really bring us any satisfaction or reward. More importantly,…
Signs Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts as brought by it’s own name are unwanted thoughts that come unexpectedly making you cringe over things that you normally wouldn’t but somehow…
12 More Unexpected Ways OCD Can Show Itself
The classic stereotype of people with Obessive Compulsive Disorder (or OCD for short) can be related to obsessive cleaning or checking. While those are indeed…
6 Things You Should Know About Medication Before You Start
Taking medicine can seem intimidating, mainly because we’re afraid that it’ll take control over us. Will my body react to the side effects? How do…
A Look into Different Types of Anxiety
Everyone gets affected by anxiety. It is perfectly normal to feel stressed or anxious every now and then. These anxieties often help us manage our…
7 Ways Alcoholic Parents Affect Their Children
I had a breakdown a few nights ago after my business meeting ended with Tai Khuong, co-founder and CEO of Psych2Go. I almost didn’t want…
OCD… What is it? An Understanding of Mental Illness
Obsessive compulsive disorder, commonly referred to as OCD, is a mental illness that affects roughly 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children. The…
6 Television Shows That Got Mental Illness Correct
Mental illness is one subject that can be over worked when it comes to television and movies. The article 6 Movies That Got Mental Illness…
The 5 Major Anxiety Disorders
When it comes to anxiety disorders, there is no one type. Each form of anxiety has its own set of symptoms a treatment. It is…
A Start to Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Approximately 18.1 percent of people suffer from anxiety in some form or another. This is based on reported cases and is thought to be much…
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Drunkorexia: a New Eating Disorder, an Interview with Kristen Fuller
Kristen Fuller is a medical doctor that completed her residency in Family Medicine. During this residency, she became very involved in treating patients with acute psychiatric…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 79
This is the 79th story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Philip has had many struggles since he was young, but has a heart of…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 74
This is the 74th story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Anonymous is still fighting her mental disorders, but has come far from where she…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 65
This is the 65th story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Tammy lived an invincible youth till one day she lost all control of her…
The Nature of the Obsessed- a Deeper Understanding of OCD
As you could have guessed, this article will be about the mental illness of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Here I will be explaining associated symptoms, prevalence…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 59
This is the 59th Story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Allison has had difficulty maintaining a calm mind, but by being open with those…