Research indicates this can lead to a cycle of constant worry, a desperate need for reassurance, and misinterpretation of ...

When it comes to eccentric billionaires, there’s no one like Howard Hughes. After he inherited his father’s company at the early age of 18, Hughes went on to make himself a name as a movie maker, ...

Identifying and reducing exposure to triggers can help in managing intrusive thoughts. For instance, you can skip the news or ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

In “How to Hide in Plain Sight,” author Emma Noyes begins with a note of her personal experience with OCD and how it ...

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with OCD you’re there for them.

Unlike positive thoughts that inspire us to be better individuals, negative thinking can be detrimental to mental and physical health. Studies have shown that mindfulness is key to a happy and healthy ...

A new study has explored the link between sleep deprivation and the inability to stop intrusive thoughts and memories. The research, led by University of East Anglia lecturer Dr Marcus Harrington, ...

Weight-loss drugs not only alter appetite, but can also stop intrusive and obsessive thoughts about food, a new survey ...