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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.
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
If you’ve ever felt like you just had to do something—regardless of the consequence—you’ve just displayed a compulsive behavior.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you have disturbing intrusive thoughts, you can find yourself asking, “Is something wrong with me?" Here's how therapists approach them.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Getting intrusive thoughts at night? Learn why these thoughts may occur at night, how to deal with them and potential links to OCD.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn if intrusive thoughts during sex indicate OCD or another mental health condition, and when to seek help. Get expert insights from NOCD.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about whether OCD causes intrusive dreams, triggers that might make intrusive dreams more likely, and how they can be dealt with in treatment.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Being shy, quiet, or introverted should never be confused with having antisocial personality disorder. Here’s why.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
To the untrained eye, OCD can appear similar to paranoia. But with the right understanding of both, the two are quite distinct.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Feeling anxious about an unwanted kink or fetish? Discover effective steps and expert guidance to address your concerns and find peace of mind.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
The category of "Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders" share certain features. Here's what these conditions have in common.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Love can feel powerful and all-consuming, especially in the early stages of a relationship. Sometimes those earlier moments can be thrilling and a lot of
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You come out of a trance of mindlessly reading through social media posts and realize that hours have passed. Even worse, now you feel extremely anxious
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
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,
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
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
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There’s the anxiety you feel because something stressful is actually happening and then there’s anxiety you feel because something might, potentially,
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC