A therapist who specializes in treating individuals with OCD referred a patient to me. The therapist said the patient met all the criteria for OCD, yet she was unresponsive to all OCD treatment modalities. I initially consulted on this patient’s...
Because I was raised in an Islamic household, my perspective of God was warped. I believed God was mean and distant. In other words, I believed He was too busy to deal with my first-world problems, and if I were...
You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve been asked such questions as “I believe in God. What’s wrong with looking at my horoscope every once in a while?” “What’s the harm in wearing crystal bracelets to ward off negativity?” “What’s...
Dealing with any illness or affliction is a daunting experience. When I grappled with psoriasis, it nearly pushed me to my limits. I fought against it every single day for years. And on top of the physical discomfort, the condition...
