For a long time, companies have competed for our attention, hoping to convince us that we need whatever they are trying to sell. In today’s online world, we often have the option to opt in or out of targeted, customized, or personalized ads. Sometimes it makes sense why we’re being shown a particular ad on our web browser or social media platform. If I were searching for health-related topics, I might start seeing ads about protein shakes or anti-aging products. Other times, I get something...

For anyone out there struggling with obsessive thoughts or fears about past events in their lives, please hear that you are not alone – and that recovery is possible.

I've often noticed that the passage of time seems to be a big contributor to changing how I relate to an obsession. I've had countless moments where I was triggered by contamination concerns; stuck staring at and inspecting some unknown substance or spot on a surface that I touched or got close to. I'd be trying to assess my level of risk and whether or not I need to do anything about my "predicament." Because I'd be engaging in all sorts of compulsive behavior I never really left the scene...