Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

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.

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How to Respond When Your Partner has OCD

OCD impacts more than just the lives of the people who suffer from it—it can have a major effect on the lives of those around them, as well. If your

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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How I was finally able to open up about my OCD fears

We may have come a long way recently, but there is still a lot of stigma attached to mental illness—it’s an unfortunate truth. It’s seen as a personal

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Signs you may be getting the wrong treatment for OCD

Countless times, people have come into treatment with me who were misdiagnosed in the past or previously told that they did not show the "classic" signs

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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The price of untreated OCD

One of the things that I hear most from those seeking help for their mental health is “I can’t afford treatment.” Effective and cost-friendly treatment

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Why does my OCD keep switching themes?

A question many people who are experiencing symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have is, “why does my OCD keep switching themes?” This is

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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GAD vs OCD: Could you have been misdiagnosed with GAD?

Although there may often be similarities between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), there are also some key

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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I have OCD, and I have also experienced trauma. Can I be helped?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious, highly debilitating condition that involves disturbing mental content referred to as obsessions, which

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If OCD is chronic, why should I start therapy?

The word “chronic” is often used to describe anything that can have a lasting connotation in an individual's life. For some, the word may evoke fear and

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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My symptoms come and go—is it still OCD?

One of OCD’s many mysteries is its ability for symptoms to morph, become less intense at times, or seemingly come and go throughout a person’s lifetime.

By Stacy Quick, LPC

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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You’re afraid of ERP therapy, but do you really know what it’s like?

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and have done research about your best treatment options, chances are you’ve stumbled upon exposure and

By Stephen Smith

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NOCD’s Research Demonstrates That ERP Therapy Is Effective For All OCD Subtypes

Every person with OCD has a unique story. Some experience an onset of symptoms in childhood, while others develop OCD in college or later in adulthood.

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The role of shame in OCD, and how to let go of it

This is a guest post by Dr. Vicki Rackner, from the organization Free Me From OCD and the OCD Secrets Campaign. Do you remember the movie Wayne’s World?

By Vicki Rackner, MD

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I’m living in recovery from OCD—here’s what that means

Typically, “recovery” is used as a catch-all phrase used to describe a state of well-being. But the definition of recovery will likely vary from

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Can distraction become a compulsion?

I often get asked the question, is it harmful or helpful to keep yourself busy when you have OCD? The answer lies in the reasons why you are engaging in

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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Back to School with OCD: A Survival Guide for Children, Teens, and Caregivers

It’s that time of year again: The weather is starting to get a little crisper, and soon the leaves will begin to turn color. The end of summer is a time

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Virtual Behavioral Healthcare Is Here To Stay, But Change Is Needed

On NOCD Therapy’s third birthday, here’s a candid summary of what we’ve seen, what we’ve learned, and what we are doing to transform the virtual

By Stephen Smith

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The Suffering You’ve Endured From OCD Isn’t Your Fault—It’s The Mental Healthcare System’s

I wouldn’t wish suffering with OCD on my worst enemy. For those of you who don’t quite understand what OCD feels like, allow me to explain with a

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Is anxiety about monkeypox making OCD worse? Here’s how to manage it

After more than two years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new outbreak is dominating our news cycle: monkeypox. Recently declared both a public

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Why OCD may cause you to distrust yourself

As someone with OCD and a therapist who specializes in the treatment of OCD, my experience has been that those who struggle with OCD often doubt

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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NOCD Therapy is now covered by Aetna insurance nationally

Dear NOCD Community, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying your summer! Today, I’m elated to share good news with you: people with Aetna insurance

By Stephen Smith

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