Grief goes through five stages - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For people with OCD, grief can be far more challenging. "Grief can be uniquely challenging as obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors may intensify the emotions. Individuals with OCD might find themselves ruminating excessively on the deceased person or dwelling on perceived past mistakes and missed opportunities. The constant need for reassurance, ritualistic behaviors, and avoidance strategies may escalate, hindering the natural progression through the stages of grief. The persistent doubts and fears inherent in OCD can magnify the already complex emotions associated with loss," wrote Therapist Maythal Eshaghian.(Unsplash)
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We constantly keep contemplating what we could have done differently to save the situation, the vicious cycle of thought also makes us blame ourselves. (Unsplash)
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Intrusive images of the deceased or of the situation that has caused us grief can make us feel disturbed and suffocated. (Unsplash)
We also keep swelling on the perceived mistakes and start to engage in behavioural patterns that may have the intention of punishing ourselves. (Unsplash)
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We get so obsessed with the thought of making ourselves responsible for the loss, that we are unable to come out of that cycle of thought. (Unsplash)
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The first one, naturally, is the iconic thirst-trap still from Bridgerton Season 2 - featuring Jonathan Bailey in a loose, white shirt that’s drenched and clinging perfectly to his body.
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
