A quiet evening at home, a canceled social engagement or a weekend spent enjoying personal hobbies can be exactly what someone needs after a demanding week. Taking time away from other people can help restore energy, ease everyday stress and create room for reflection.
However, experts say there's a difference between choosing solitude and gradually…
Feeling worried, replaying conversations or imagining what could go wrong are familiar experiences. But when distressing thoughts become difficult to dismiss and lead to repetitive behaviors or mental rituals, the underlying issue may be more complex than everyday worry.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety conditions can overlap, making it challenging to recognize the difference.…

