Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

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NOCD Blog Writer

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Taneia writes about all-things OCD and related conditions for NOCD, focusing on sex and relationships, anxiety, and more. She also writes about sexual health, aging, health disparities, and mental health for publications like AARP, Everyday Health, Healthline, Health, and Singlecare. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, watching documentaries, and spending time with her pets, Jynx, Jasper, and Gooby.

Articles

“What if my partner cheats on me? Or what if I cheat on them?”

Is making up scenarios in your head a mental illness?

OCD Subtype: Pedophilia OCD (POCD)

“What if these thoughts mean something?” Understanding POCD

Suicidal OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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What is False Memory OCD?: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

A diagram showing how ERP therapy disrupts the OCD cycle

What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)?

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“Why do I think I’m ugly?”

How to Navigate OCD as a Christian

Man praying in a mosque.

How to navigate OCD as a Muslim

Why do I have a fear of bad breath?

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