Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

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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Talking to your loved ones who don’t understand mental health

What did mental health mean to you growing up? Was it spoken about? Did you know anyone who was in therapy? These questions will undoubtedly have various

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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A Guide to Handling OCD During the Holidays

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

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How to stop being a people pleaser

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

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Rumination and OCD: How you can learn to stop ruminating

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

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How to Stay One Step Ahead of OCD During the Holiday Season

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

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What are cognitive distortions in OCD:? Common examples and treatment

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

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How we hold NOCD Therapists to a world-class standard through rigorous evaluation

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

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Compulsive staring and staring OCD: Understand what’s happening—and how to cope

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

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