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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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How can I overcome my anxious attachment style?

While having an anxious attachment style is a valid experience, it’s possible that what you’re feeling is something more.

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Should I get help for functional tics? What experts say

Learn about the symptoms of functional tics, how to tell if you should seek help, and the best way to treat them.

By Jessica Migala

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Is making up scenarios in your head a mental illness? An expert weighs in

Worried that something may be wrong? Read about conditions to know about, when to get help, and what treatment is available.

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Can OCD cause hallucinations? Here’s what experts say

Explore the possible link between OCD and hallucinations. Gain expert insights into this complex mental phenomenon.

By Grant Stoddard

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Can OCD make it hard to make decisions?

Learn how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects decision-making, and the treatment available to regain control.

By Grant Stoddard

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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I’m constantly checking my email. How can I stop?

We’re all constantly online, but when does your need to check email cross over into a more serious issue?

By Grant Stoddard

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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I’m obsessed with social media. How can I stop?

If social media becomes something that you devote more time than you'd like to, it could be a symptom of a mental health issue.

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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I’m always afraid of wetting my pants. What’s going on?

If you feel anxious about leaving the house because you fear wetting your pants, read on for expert help.

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Can social anxiety be treated without medication?

It’s valid to prefer treatment without medication, but stigma about psychiatric medications can keep people from effective care.

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Is overthinking the same thing as anxiety? A therapist’s take

The relationship between overthinking and anxiety, and when they might indicate something that you should seek help for.

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Do People Think I Smell Bad?

If you frequent social media, you may have seen TikToks or Instagram Reels where people share their extensive hygiene routines. They’ll slather on various

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Emotional immaturity: How to spot the signs and symptoms

When you think of emotional immaturity, you might call to mind examples of teens feeling they have license to express themselves in any way they choose,

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Why do I feel like I’m getting dumber?

As you go through life, your brain is constantly taking in and processing information. Every day, every minute, every second. And every day, every minute,

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Is making up scenarios in your head a mental illness?

Do you find yourself constantly making up scenarios in your head that may or may not be likely to happen? Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with

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Anticipatory anxiety: Causes, signs, treatment

There’s the anxiety you feel because something stressful is actually happening and then there’s anxiety you feel because something might, potentially,

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Am I addicted to my phone?

It’s hard to deny that our phones have become a huge part of daily life. Those little rectangular screens support everything from our communication and

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Don’t feel like doing anything? Causes and tips

Everyone feels unmotivated from time to time. It might manifest as a feeling of “I just don’t want to do anything,” or “Nothing I do interests me,” or “I

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OCD and binge eating disorder: What’s the connection?

Binge eating disorder (BED), one of the most common eating disorders, is characterized by episodes of urges to eat large amounts of food in a short period

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When Do Parasocial Relationships Become a Problem?

Are you crushing on your favorite singer to the point where you fantasize about being in a relationship with them? Or, is there an actress or influencer

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Tics vs. Tourette Syndrome: What’s the difference?

Twitching. Excessive blinking. Persistent throat clearing. These can all be considered tics, or sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that your body

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