The Center for Anxiety Disorders

05/06/2026

https://www.centerforanxietydisorders.net/blog/reassurance-seeking-when-comfort-becomes-a-negative-cycle

It is completely normal to seek reassurance from time to time. We all want comfort, validation, or a second opinion when we’re unsure. A quick “You’re okay,” or “That makes sense,” from someone we trust can calm our nerves and help us move forward. However, for some individuals, reassura...

02/11/2026

https://www.centerforanxietydisorders.net/blog/winter-blues-or-something-more

New Blog Post

Feeling more down during the frozen months of winter? You’re not alone. As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, many people notice a shift in their mood and energy levels. For some, this seasonal slump is temporary. For others, it may be something more than just the “winter blues.” Sea...

11/12/2025

Effective, evidence-based treatments for OCD are available — and recovery is possible.

Our Treatment Guide breaks down evidence-based options to help you and your care team find a plan that supports your recovery journey.

Check it out at iocdf.org/treatment.

11/11/2025

New Blog Post - Understanding GAD

Most of us worry from time to time — about work, relationships, finances, or health. But for some, worry becomes a constant, overwhelming presence that interferes with daily life. This is the reality for people living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

11/05/2025

This is great information in a quick read. We work with children of all ages utilizing empirically validated treatment for anxiety disorders.

Childhood anxiety often goes undetected, and that can have a long-term impact. Kids often keep their worries hidden or express them in ways that are hard to read.

How to detect anxiety in kids and how anxiety can be treated:
https://childmind.org/article/detecting-childhood-anxiety/

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Please join our next in-person support group meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00PM at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, WI.

We are proud to have a CBIT-certified doctor, along with several families and individuals, who regularly join our support group. This is a safe, welcoming space to learn, grow, and connect with a community of people who care deeply and support one another with kindness and compassion. It is completely free to join and participate.

Please visit, tourettesupport.org for more information, thank you.

10/16/2025

Thank you for sharing your stories, and helping reduce the stigma of OCD.

10/13/2025

It's OCD Awareness Week!!!

We're so excited to kick off , a worldwide event that serves to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder, break the stigma around mental illness, and provide education about the disorder and how to support those affected.

This , whether you share facts, tell your own story, or otherwise support OCD Awareness, YOU are making a powerful difference.

Join us in ensuring that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone.

10/10/2025

Mental Health Is For Everyone - we are committed to awareness and support.

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