The Perfect Reminder for Each Inside Out 2 Character
• Emily Stetzer

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 years....

Allowing Space for Grief: A Lesson from Carson Daly on Liam Payne’s Passing
• Emily Stetzer

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, as...

Genuinely Helpful Gifts for Anxiety and Well-Being
• Emily Stetzer

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,...

Revisiting Our Journey: How OCD Led Us to Create Presently®
• Emily Stetzer

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 here,...

The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Everyday Life
• Emily Stetzer

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
• Emily Stetzer

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
• Lindsay Stetzer

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...

Did You Know Oversharing Can Be a Sign of OCD?
• Emily Stetzer

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?
• Emily Stetzer

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
• Emily Stetzer

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...

Experts Say You Probably Don’t Have “Cortisol Face,” but Are You Treating Anxiety with Band-Aid Solutions?
• Emily Stetzer

Experts Say You Probably Don’t Have “Cortisol Face,” but Are You Treating Anxiety with Band-Aid Solutions?

  As two sisters who have ridden the rollercoaster of OCD and anxiety, we know how stress can mess with your body and mind. It's a wild ride, but it’s...

5 Things You Should Know About Uncertainty
• Emily Stetzer

5 Things You Should Know About Uncertainty

Ever found yourself asking, "What if they don’t like me?" or "What if I can’t complete my project?" Maybe even worrying, "What if this freckle on my arm is something...

Ever wondered why therapy tools disappear in the face of anxiety? We did.
• Emily Stetzer

Ever wondered why therapy tools disappear in the face of anxiety? We did.

  In our journey living with OCD and anxiety, my sister Lindsay and I have encountered countless challenges. Despite arming ourselves with an array of coping mechanisms and insightful tools...

This is actual insanity.
• Emily Stetzer

This is actual insanity.

Social Media is great for many things.  It’s great for spreading awareness about mental health. And it’s great for giving us a platform to show our true authentic selves. But...

OCD is not Obsessive Corgi Disorder
• Emily Stetzer

OCD is not Obsessive Corgi Disorder

A few, disturbing things (not Corgis 🙄) that I found on the internet inspired this post... I came across a company in Arizona called O.C.D.  No, this is not a company...

Did you know being super focused on your body can be a form of OCD?
• Emily Stetzer

Did you know being super focused on your body can be a form of OCD?

Over the past few days I’ve been hyper focused on my breath. “Am I short of breath? Is it safe to go to sleep? Do I need to go to...