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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.

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Ellen DeGeneres reveals she has OCD in her new Netflix Special

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

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10 Therapist-Recommended Books for Kids With OCD (And Their Parents)

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

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OCD vs. OCPD: What’s the difference?

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

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Our Community’s Top 5 Must-Read OCD Articles

When you’re dealing with a misunderstood and stigmatized condition like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), having relevant, factual information can be

By Hannah Overbeek

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What My OCD Theme Changes Have Taught Me

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

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People with OCD share their breakthrough moments

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

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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What is OCD?

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

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Jake Shane on OCD: I’m Not the Only One in the World Who Feels This Way

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

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Family Accommodation in OCD: 5 Sneaky Accommodating Behaviors to Look Out For

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

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How Do I Know If I Have OCD?

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

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