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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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Why do I think I’m ugly?

If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror and thought to yourself, “Why am I so ugly?” you’re not alone. Many of us battle insecurities each and every day

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Fear of intimacy: signs, causes, and how to get better

Fear of intimacy, also known as intimacy anxiety or relationship avoidance, can be a difficult and isolating experience. If you’ve typically hesitated to

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Food OCD: Why am I afraid of certain foods?

It’s not difficult to understand that while everyone needs to eat to survive, each individual’s relationship with food is quite different. We all have

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Can intrusive thoughts appear as images?

“I think I’m experiencing intrusive thoughts, but they show up as images in my mind rather than words or phrases—are intrusive images even a thing?” Can

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Is it normal for movies to make me stressed?

You’re ready to relax, curl up on the couch, and watch a movie—only to feel the stress creeping in the moment you start scrolling through options. What

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How do I stop bed rotting?

Bed rotting is a TikTok trend that’s gained popularity among Gen Zers in the past year, “rotting” being a slang term for being beaten down, reduced, or

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Work Addiction: Am I a workaholic?

A steadfast commitment to one’s career is often seen as a commendable trait—especially in the corporate world—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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Can you become addicted to exercising?

It’s well-established that regular exercise promotes a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're hitting the gym, the yoga mat, or just doing some cardio in the

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Is it picky eating, ARFID, or OCD?

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

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What is fictosexuality and is it a problem?

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

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What is objectophilia? The attraction toward objects, explained

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

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Obsessive Love Disorder: Definitions, Causes, Treatment

Love can feel powerful and all-consuming, especially in the early stages of a relationship. Sometimes these feelings can be thrilling and fun—but

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What is doomscrolling and how do I stop?

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

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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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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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