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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.
"Obsession" has several definitions. OCD does not involve what most people associate with being “obsessed” with a person.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the fears you might have about your birth control, and what to do if your fears are getting in the way of your sex life and well-being.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You are not alone, and hope is available. Learn about several causes for sleeping anxiety, and anyone can get effective help for it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There’s a name for this habit: body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). It can become harmful, but it's also highly treatable.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Dr. Nicholas Farrell helped me clear up what it actually means to be “neurotic,” what it doesn't mean, and how it can impact your mental health.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Online communities that understand your struggles can provide a place to turn to for comfort and guidance. Learn about 6 of the best.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There are a number of reasons why people might self-gaslight. Learn from Dr. Nicholas Farrell about what this can mean about your mental health.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Questioning your identity may not always be a mental health issue, but sometimes all it takes is a single day to make you rethink everything.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Research calls this “persistent, pervasive, and often compulsive” behavior–but does it stem from OCD?
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how people suffering from anxiety about increased nuclear threats—and war-related fears in general—can cope with “nuclear anxiety."
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) sound like they might be the same condition. But despite the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Are you unable to focus, or could something else be going on in the background—like a cycle of obsessive thoughts that’s stealing your time and attention?
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
OCD is rare. OCD is all about cleanliness. OCD is an anxiety disorder. These are just a few of the many myths that surround obsessive-compulsive disorder
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
When a negative thought pops into your head, what’s the first thing you do? Let it exist? Ignore it? Try to replace it with a more positive one? Pop a
Reviewed by Justin Trout, LPC, QMHP
Social anxiety can be incredibly challenging. Whether it’s a constant dread of saying something wrong in a meeting, or a fear that everyone is judging you
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Justin Trout, LPC, QMHP
You know that feeling of being watched? Like when you’re walking through a crowded room—even though you’re blending in with everyone else, it still feels
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
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