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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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What is Compulsive Skin Picking? 

Explore the signs and symptoms of skin picking disorder, and find treatment options for this body-focused repetitive behavior.

By Fi Lowenstein

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Why do I pick at my scalp?

Learn more about why you’re picking your scalp, and find effective treatments to stop this common behavior.

By Jessica Migala

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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I have a fear of being watched. Is there something wrong?

Do you constantly feel as if you’re being watched? Find out if this persistent fear is linked to a phobia known as scopophobia or another mental health concern.

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Why do I keep biting the inside of my mouth?

Discover the possible reasons behind cheek-biting and find effective strategies to stop this common behavior.

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Do I have compulsive buying disorder?

When it comes to compulsive shopping, the line between enjoying it and being tortured by it is thin. Let's explore what might be behind your habit.

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Why Do I Have Superstitions About My Nose Itching?

Superstitions are fairly common, but what if you have one about nose itching? Find out if this superstition could indicate an underlying mental health concern.

By Taneia Surles

Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW

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Why does it feel like everyone hates me?

The “everyone hates me” feeling, explained. Find out when it's not a big deal versus when anxiety or another issue could be at play.

By Jill Webb

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Is it CompHet or Sexual Orientation OCD?

Does thinking about your sexuality cause distress? Find out if the source is compulsory heterosexuality or sexual orientation OCD.

By Taneia Surles

Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW

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How to stop skin-picking: Tips for dermatillomania 

Expert tips to cope with dermatillomania, also known as skin-picking disorder. Yes, it’s possible to stop the urge to pick.

By Fjolla Arifi

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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OCD and Sensory Issues: Understanding the Connection

Intrusive thoughts, rumination, and certain types of OCD can cause sensory overload—but it’s also something that can affect anyone.

By Yusra Shah

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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OCD and Schizophrenia: Are They Related?

OCD and schizophrenia are two distinct mental health conditions. They have some overlapping symptoms but differ in their core characteristics and

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Psychosomatic Food Neurosis: Can foods trigger a psychosomatic response?

Physical reactions from foods can stem from many sources, including allergies, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions—including PTSD, eating

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How can I stop sucking my thumb?

Adult thumb sucking can be a coping mechanism for stress or anxiety, but it may signal underlying mental health issues like BFRBs or OCD. These conditions

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Fear of funerals: causes and tips for finding relief

A fear of funerals is common, but can become overwhelming if connected to mental health conditions, like anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive

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Why do I have a fear of feet?

A fear of feet (aka podophobia) may stem from trauma, genetics, or contamination OCD, but it can be treated with exposure and response prevention therapy.

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I have an intense fear of choking. Is it a phobia or OCD?

Worrying about choking is a legitimate concern, but a severe, irrational fear of choking could be a sign of pseudodysphagia or OCD.  Have you ever

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What are subconscious signs of attraction and what do they mean?

Subconscious signs of attraction like eye contact and body language can be ambiguous, but if you obsessively analyze or fixate on them, it may indicate

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Why am I always zoning out?

Dissociating, or zoning out, can happen for a number of reasons, including distraction, stress, or mental health conditions like ADHD, depression, or

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How to deal with existential dread

It can be common to reflect on questions about mortality and identity, but if existential thoughts become persistent and intrusive, you may be dealing

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Is extrasensory perception (ESP) real? How magical thinking makes it feel possible

Extrasensory perception (ESP) can feel captivating—especially for people navigating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—but is scientifically unproven. If