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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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