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.
The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration—and for many people, it is. Yet for many others, particularly those
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Routinely appeasing other people is a tough habit to break, but it’s possible to learn to stop with the right tools and support. Whether it’s saying
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If rumination is a symptom of your OCD, you can learn how to break free from the repetitive cycle of obsessive thoughts using ERP therapy and
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
It’s probably fair to say that many of us can relate to the holidays being both a time of joy—and stress. We pin so much on this multi-week period
By NOCD Staff
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Our thoughts shape how we experience the world, but sometimes they can trick us into seeing things in a way that feels distorted or overwhelming. This
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Five years ago, it was extremely difficult for people managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to find specialized treatment—particularly exposure and
By Taneia Surles, MPH
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Do you feel constantly aware of where you’re looking? Are you worried you look at people too often, or at inappropriate times? Does staring make you feel
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Procrastination can make you feel like you're caught in a never-ending cycle of stress, overwhelm, guilt, and frustration. You might find yourself feeling
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Imagine you’re leaving for work when a thought strikes: “Did I turn off the stove?” This small worry spirals into fears of the stove catching fire,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
For many people, there’s nothing more relaxing than curling up with a good book. But for those of us with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s safe to say that most people prefer to avoid feeling uncomfortable—but for those of us with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), discomfort can throw
By Stacy Quick, LPC
"What if…" These two small words can feel suffocating when you’re dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), turning every unanswered question into
By Hannah Overbeek
Remember when parenting seemed like it might involve teaching your child how to tie their shoes, helping them with their homework, and dealing with
By Stacy Quick, LPC
For many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a harsh voice of self-criticism seems to follow every intrusive thought. It brings on waves of
By Hannah Overbeek
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that can have a devastating impact. The disorder’s core symptoms—unwanted
By Stephen Smith
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” This classic quote from “Forrest Gump” rings particularly true for those of
By Stacy Quick, LPC