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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.
If a word or phrase keeps repeating in your head and causes you distress, it may be a sign of OCD. Here's how you can tell.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In a world with so many uncontrollable factors, how do you not cling to certainty? Believe it or not, you can learn to accept it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you have a fear that you’re manipulating others, chances are that you’re not actually the bad person you might worry that you are.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Dreaming can be an intense experience—if you can’t brush off feelings of sadness or anxiety in the morning, you’re not alone.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Autistic people may often enjoy giving a lot of attention to certain subjects, or activities. But are these obsessions?
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If being apart from your parents, child, partner, or other important person in your life makes you extremely anxious, there may be something else at play.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
People-pleasing is often a long-ingrained habit, possibly reinforced by years of being praised for your behaviors—but it's not always healthy.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Popping a pimple or scratching a scab is nothing to worry about, but if it’s causing skin damage or other distress, here’s what may be going on.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If your tapping habit is negatively impacting your life it might be important for you to seek help. Here's where you can find it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
What seems like a harmless habit can cause a lot of disruption in your life–especially if you have OCD. Here's what you can do about it.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
How do you approach your relationships? Are you open about your boundaries, or do you keep them to yourself? Do you feel the urge to be clingy, or do you
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
It’s human nature for people to have sexual thoughts. You may experience them frequently, or just every once in a while. Sexual thoughts can help you
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Having a baby is often described as an exciting time filled with love, joy, and new experiences. However, the reality for many new parents is more
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Anxiety, or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), can cause persistent and excessive worry that can manifest into physical symptoms, such as fatigue, muscle
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s normal to look in the mirror from time to time and notice the features or body parts that trigger insecurities and even a bit of unease. But what if
By Kat Gal
Reviewed by Judy Lair, LPCC
The smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets we spend significant time on are powerful tools that can give us deeper insights into our mental health and
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You’ve probably had a nightmare before and told yourself, “Just go back to sleep. It’s not real.” But what if those nightmares weren’t just once in a
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Although societal attitudes have shifted to being more open about sex, it still remains a topic surrounded by stigma, shame, and taboo. As a result, you
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Body rejection is a non-scientific term for the physical effects of your body literally “rejecting” your partner. It’s become a hot topic on TikTok and
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Intrusive or worrying thought patterns can be unsettling and disruptive to daily life, especially when you don’t know where they’re coming from or how to
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC