OCD in Men and Women: Differences in Symptoms, Biology, and Treatment By Brianne Birtic, LCSW | OCD, Anxiety, and ERP Specialist Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. But despite how common OCD is, many people go years without an accurate...
You’re Doing ERP. So Why Do You Still Feel Stuck? If you’re in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD and feeling stuck, frustrated, or confused about why your anxiety isn’t improving, you’re not alone. One of the most common concerns people have during...
OCD Therapy Is About Tolerating Uncertainty (Not Getting Rid of It) If you’ve ever searched for help with OCD, you’ve probably come across advice that sounds something like this: “Learn that your fear isn’t realistic.” “Challenge the thought until it feels less scary.” “Prove to...
Why Anxiety Gets Worse for Bio Females During Their Cycle: A Deep Dive Into Hormones, Brain Wiring, and the Unfairness of It All Anxiety is already a lot. But for many bio females, anxiety does not just exist. It surges, dips, spikes, crashes, and shapeshifts...
OCD in Men and Women: Differences in Symptoms, Biology, and Treatment By Brianne Birtic, LCSW | OCD, Anxiety, and ERP Specialist Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. But despite how common OCD is, many people go years without an accurate...
You’re Doing ERP. So Why Do You Still Feel Stuck? If you’re in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD and feeling stuck, frustrated, or confused about why your anxiety isn’t improving, you’re not alone. One of the most common concerns people have during...
OCD Therapy Is About Tolerating Uncertainty (Not Getting Rid of It) If you’ve ever searched for help with OCD, you’ve probably come across advice that sounds something like this: “Learn that your fear isn’t realistic.” “Challenge the thought until it feels less scary.” “Prove to...
Why Anxiety Gets Worse for Bio Females During Their Cycle: A Deep Dive Into Hormones, Brain Wiring, and the Unfairness of It All Anxiety is already a lot. But for many bio females, anxiety does not just exist. It surges, dips, spikes, crashes, and shapeshifts...