Treatment
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.
One look at Ally Duncan’s miniature sweet treats on Instagram or TikTok—a glass of lemonade smaller than her thumb, a perfectly decorated bite-sized pink
By Jessica Migala
Accurate representations of your experience can be life-changing. That’s especially true for those experiences that are commonly misunderstood or
People often throw around the word “triggered.” But if you’re living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), to be triggered is to experience a
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, affects 2% to 3% of the U.S. population—that’s around 4 to 9 million people. If you’re one of them, or think you
“Just sit with it.” How many times have you heard that before, those magical four words? No four words have ever been so much easier said than done.
By Sina Tadayon
As a therapist who regularly works with people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), there are two words that are often at the forefront of their
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
As a clinician, I can tell you that everyone experiences obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) differently. But there are two key characteristics of this
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
As human beings, it’s only natural for us not to want to feel any pain. That’s why one of the things we often focus on when reflecting on any problem
By Stacy Quick, LPC
As our collective understanding of mental health has grown, more and more people have begun accessing care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and
By Stacy Quick, LPC
How do you know you need treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Sometimes, people just aren’t sure. There are many potential reasons why
By Stacy Quick, LPC
By now, you may have heard of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold-standard treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Embarking on the journey to conquer obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a deeply personal and, at times, challenging experience. Each person's path to
By Hannah Overbeek
It’s critical to acknowledge the efforts of those who’ve advocated for the integration of mental health care into primary care settings, a change that’s
By Grant Stoddard
Exposing the pervasive issue of loneliness in America, Cigna's Loneliness Index sheds light on how a lack of social connection can have profound effects
By Grant Stoddard
OCD is challenging on its own, but many people in the OCD community are also struggling with other mental health concerns, also referred to as
By Hannah Overbeek
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
As a therapist, when I first meet someone new for treatment, I start by saying that discomfort and anxiety are just feelings — not unlike any other
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
As we approach the summer, many people with OCD may be planning to travel. Vacation can be a time of great anticipation and joy for many people, a time to
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Living with untreated OCD can be brutal. You wake up in the morning, begin obsessing immediately, and then go to sleep twelve hours later hoping your next
By Stephen Smith
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
You may have heard about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of medications most often used to treat depression as well as a few
In an era of advancing medical science, it's imperative to recognize that peoples’ well-being is intricately woven from an array of different threads. A
By Grant Stoddard