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

OCD Subtype: Pedophilia OCD (POCD)

POCD (pedophilia OCD): Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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How mindfulness supports OCD treatment—and what it can’t do alone

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Can you develop OCD from stress?

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OCD and ADHD: Similarities, differences, and treatments

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Can OCD develop later in life?

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OCD vs. OCPD: What’s the difference?

18 Strategies for Overcoming OCD

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Can you treat OCD on your own? What you can do—and when to get help

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What is bladder OCD? When intrusive thoughts target urination

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Is it OCD, or am I in denial about my sexuality? Understanding sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD)

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