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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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How to support your child with OCD during exam time

Exam season may trigger OCD symptoms like reassurance-seeking, checking, and perfectionism. You can support your child during the busiest time of the

By Taneia Surles, MPH

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The best lifestyle changes for people with OCD

Living with OCD can be challenging, and while exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP)  is the best form of treatment, many people wonder what

By Yusra Shah

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Traveling with OCD: The Power of Radical Acceptance

This is a guest post by Alegra Kastens, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who founded the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. When

By Alegra Kastens, M.A., LMFT

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OCD in Toddlers & Children: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

OCD can appear in children as young as three, often showing up as repetitive behaviors and requests for reassurance. Fortunately, pediatric OCD is highly

By Fjolla Arifi

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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How your diet can impact OCD: 6 nutrition tips for better mental health

While nutrition alone won’t treat OCD, making informed dietary choices can have a positive impact on your mental health.  Now that the days are

By Yusra Shah

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Can menopause make OCD worse?

OCD symptoms may be triggered or worsened during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations and major life changes. Although some people might notice that

By Fjolla Arifi

Reviewed by Michaela McCloud

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At NOCD we care about your therapy—and the rest of your life

Living with OCD can be overwhelming, but finding the resources you need to manage your symptoms shouldn’t be. At NOCD, treatment goes beyond scheduled

By Yusra Shah

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5 reasons why people avoid therapy for OCD

Fear of judgment, barriers to accessibility, uncertainty about therapy, and lack of access are just a few of the reasons why people don’t seek therapy for

By Taneia Surles, MPH

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Self-care for OCD: 7 effective strategies to try today  

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can impact your sleep, nutrition, and exercise, so it’s important to pay special attention to your lifestyle habits.

By Fjolla Arifi

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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What are OCD Obsessions?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects 1 in 40 people. OCD has two main components: obsessions and

By Taneia Surles, MPH

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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