You Might Call It Overthinking, but Is It High-Functioning Anxiety or OCD?
Understanding the Difference Between High-Functioning Anxiety and OCD Imagine this: You’re juggling life like a pro. Deadlines? Met. Social plans? Checked off. To everyone else, you’re thriving. But inside?...
5 Gratitude Practices to Ease Holiday Anxiety and Stay Grounded
The holiday season can be overwhelming, with endless to-dos, social gatherings, and the pressure to make everything perfect. Gratitude offers a simple yet powerful way to ease holiday...
Presently Bracelets Presents: The 7 Days of Mindfulness Giveaway
Starting on November 11th, we're giving away one bracelet a day for 7 days! As the holiday season draws near, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and...
OCD Misconceptions: What People STILL Don’t Get
How to Help People Better Understand OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Despite increased awareness, many people still believe in harmful stereotypes that...
The Perfect Reminder for Each Inside Out 2 Character
With the release of Inside Out 2, Pixar has once again taken us into the complex world of Riley’s mind as she navigates the challenges and emotions of her teenage...
Allowing Space for Grief: A Lesson from Carson Daly on Liam Payne’s Passing
When we experience the death of someone we admire, like Liam Payne, it’s human nature to seek answers immediately. Why did this happen? Could it have been prevented? But,...
Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Anxiety and Well-Being
The Presently Gift Guide for the 2024 holiday season As the 2024 holidays approach, finding the perfect gift that resonates with meaning and purpose can be challenging. At Presently, we...
Revisiting Our Journey: How OCD Led Us to Create Presently®
Today marks the start of OCD Awareness Week, the perfect time to reflect on the path that inspired us to create Presently®. For those of you who are new...
The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Everyday Life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective approaches for managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Its power lies in its simplicity: by recognizing and reshaping...
5 Nighttime Rituals to Ease Anxiety: Calming Your Mind Before Sleep
You’re lying in bed, the lights are off, and suddenly, your mind decides it’s the perfect time to revisit every worry, concern, and unfinished task. Nighttime anxiety is a familiar...
How Existential OCD Hijacked My Afternoon—and How I Took Control
A few days ago, I was up on my roof deck, soaking in the sun and diving into a book my mom had recommended. It was supposed to be a...
Did You Know Oversharing Can Be a Sign of OCD?
Oversharing can be awkward, but did you know it might be more than just a quirk? It turns out that compulsive oversharing can actually be a sign of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder...
Did You Know Extreme Guilt Can Be a Sign of OCD?
We all feel guilty from time to time, whether it’s for eating the last cookie or forgetting a friend’s birthday. But when guilt becomes extreme and persistent, it might be...
How to Use CBT Techniques to Manage Fall Stress
As September rolls around, many of us start to feel a shift in our mood and stress levels. For me, the arrival of fall has always brought a twinge of...