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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 you spend an excessive amount of time picking at your scabs, rest assured that there are answers for you. You can access expert help.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There’s a lot more to narcissism than a habit of selfishness. Le'ts go over what you can do if you’re worried that you might fit the bill.
By Taneia Surles
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you ever notice a strong cigarette odor without seeing anyone smoking? You may be experiencing phantosmia, or olfactory hallucinations.
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Discover whether retroactive jealousy in relationships may be linked to OCD, and explore ways to find relief and improve emotional well-being.
By Jenna Demmer
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
For some, picking at acne or pimples is a minor problem that can be treated with natural remedies or habit changes. For others, it can be a mental health issue.
By Olivia Rockeman
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s confusing to feel like you can’t always tell the difference between anxiety and what you “really” want. Here's what you should know.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Since intrusive thoughts can be so disturbing, it's horrifying to worry that they could be real or true. But how can you know for sure?
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
OCD and ADHD are two different conditions, but they can look like each other, and sometimes even occur at the same time.
By Jenna Demmer
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Everyone has intrusive thoughts from time to time. But sometimes they can signal a mental health issue that you can get help for.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Lots of people call themselves perfectionists, or “Type A.” But when it interferes with your life, it could be a sign of maladaptive perfectionism or OCD.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s well-established that regular exercise promotes a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're hitting the gym, the yoga mat, or just taking a stroll in the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Hate vegetables? Refuse to eat seafood? Need the crust cut off from your sandwich, otherwise the whole meal is ruined? If you have a laundry list of
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In spring of 2022, a story about Akihoko Kondo, a man who unofficially married a hologram of a fictional character, appeared in the New York Times. As the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In 1979, Eija-Riitta Eklöf, who was in love with structures, married the Berlin Wall. Yes, a wall. Eklöf made the case that objectophilia, the sexual or
By Fjolla Arifi
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