Living with OCD
We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.
While it’s difficult to predict when or how OCD will worsen, stress, comorbidities and life circumstances can all play a significant role.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
It’s normal to want a little reassurance in a relationship every once in a while. You want to feel secure and make sure your partner feels the same way.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
“I often think about killing people. I don't enjoy these thoughts, and I’d never want to cause harm—much less death—to anyone. Despite that, homicidal
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Ellen DeGeneres, best known for hosting "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for 19 years, is updating fans on her physical and mental health in “Ellen DeGeneres:
By Fjolla Arifi
As a therapist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I've worked with many children and their parents over the years. Whether families came
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) sound like they might be the same condition. But despite the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
When you’re dealing with a misunderstood and stigmatized condition like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), having relevant, factual information can be
By Hannah Overbeek
If you're familiar with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its quirks, you probably know that OCD manifests in various themes, much like different
By Sina Tadayon
Do you remember working through a challenging math problem in school? After several attempts to solve the equation, things clicked, and you finally found
By Taneia Surles, MPH
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition in which a person experiences recurrent and unwanted thoughts, urges, feelings,
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Content warning: This article mentions substance use. Jake Shane is your favorite influencer’s favorite influencer—and probably one of the OCD
By Yusra Shah
Family accommodation occurs when family members of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) make adjustments to alleviate the child’s distress
By Stacy Quick, LPC
One of the most common misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is that it’s all about keeping things in order and being super tidy. Many
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Film and television play a significant role in shaping how people perceive mental illness. While some portrayals help raise awareness and reduce stigma,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
It’s normal to feel a little lost when approaching the topic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with a romantic partner. Perhaps you feel like you’re
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Doubt is a universal human experience. It can show up in a number of forms, including calling a "truth" into question, being uncertain, lacking trust in
By Stacy Quick, LPC
As the school year approaches, you might feel anxiety increasing, sadness encroaching in, and uncertainty taking over. The end of summer break brings up a
By Savannah Thorne
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
As the 2024 election season kicks into full gear, there are probably a lot of different emotions you’re feeling: excitement, a sense of community,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
If you’re asking yourself if you should take a break from social media, chances are you’ve already noticed the way it’s affecting your mental health.
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
As someone who has struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since I was a young child, I feel particularly compassionate for every kid with this
By Stacy Quick, LPC