"A person [with OCD] may ask endless questions about the possibility of them having a serious disorder or a possibility of having unknowingly done something that may be morally wrong," Anna Prudovski, psychologist and clinical director of Turning Point Psychological Services, tells Bustle.

Anna Prudovski, an Ontario psychologist and clinical director of Turning Point Psychological Services, defines OCD as a sliding scale or a continuum with hardly noticeable symptoms on the one end and extremely severe presentation on the other end.

"It’s natural to ask those around you for help but if you’re constantly peppering your loved ones with questions, asking them to verify the health issues you think you have, you may be a hypochondriac."

"Things that they are doing to ease the child’s anxiety, fears, and phobias are often the very things that make those problems worse."

"Cognitive therapy is evidence-based and very effective because it helps people learn how to develop more realistic thinking based on facts."

"After our vacation to Italy, we now have ciccheti for brunch and bake amaretti cookies."

"I know from personal experience that our thoughts can make us go pretty crazy sometimes—but the thing is, they’re just thoughts. And we really shouldn’t take them so seriously."

"It’s not a heart attack or other life-threatening condition, but panic attacks can still have a significant impact on your physical health and personal well-being."