Jeanne PrinzivalliIn a world where we’re constantly moving, making decisions, and reacting to life’s challenges, it’s surprisingly easy to lose touch with how we’re really feeling.
Jeanne Prinzivalli“If I don’t reread my message at least 10 times, I’m convinced I’ll offend someone.” “I know it sounds odd, but I feel like something terrible will happen if I don’t touch the doorknob in a certain way.” Most of us have heard comments like these. They describe a wide range of behaviors from preferences to compulsions, from quirks to deeply distressing routines. But how do we tell the difference? When does a need for order become a mental health condition? And what do we really mean when we say “OCD exists on a spectrum”?
Jeanne PrinzivalliIn today’s culture, it’s not uncommon to hear people casually describe their preferences or routines as “OCD.” But what happens when the line blurs between a personal preference and a diagnosable mental disorder? Let’s learn more about the difference between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and personal preferences.
Jeanne PrinzivalliMaybe you’ve told yourself, “everyone has bad days,” or “I’m just sensitive.” But deep down you might be asking: What if it’s more than that? What if something bigger is going on?