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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.
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
As a new parent, it’s often perfectly normal to have intrusive thoughts about your baby. But if they hang around, it may be time to seek help.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Is nail-biting a sign of OCD? Learn about OCD & body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), get expert insights on treatment options.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Many people like sleeping with background noise. For some, though, it can cause intense anxiety. Here’s how to get help.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Most people don’t exactly enjoy confrontation. But for some, it could be a sign of a mental health disorder like OCD.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Skin picking can be associated with several conditions, butwhen it interferes in your day-to-day life, it may also be a body-focused repetitive behavior.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Becoming a new parent is an exciting and stressful time—and can trigger worrisome thoughts. Here’s how to know what’s normal and when to reach out for help.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Here’s what I’ve learned about why so many folks—including people I've worked with—can feel panic about phone calls.
Watching pornography, or porn, is something many people do or have done. In fact, nearly 6 in 10 (or 58%) of Americans have reported watching porn at some
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You’re in a conversation with someone, and it’s only later that you realize you shared far more personal details than you intended to. Or you just meet
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’ve spent time on the internet lately, it’s likely you’ve come across the term “trauma bond”—a theory used to explain a seeming emotional attachment
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
For those living with somatic OCD, a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s not uncommon to become hyper-focused on everyday bodily
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Anxiety and itching may seem like unrelated issues, but they are actually more connected than you might think. Itching is one of the lesser-known physical
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Most of us have dealt with shallow breathing at one time or another—especially during moments of high anxiety or stress. If you’ve ever felt like you’re
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Have you been struck with “bad luck” recently? Maybe you went through a horrible breakup, lost your keys, and got the flu all within the same week. While
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Loss is an inevitable part of life—and yet, it often feels unthinkable. Despite how universal the experience of death is, preparing for it can trigger
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Questioning your sexuality is a deeply personal experience, and it’s more common than you might think. If you feel alienated by traditional expectations
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Phantosmia, also known as an olfactory hallucination or phantom smell, is when a person smells something that isn’t actually there. It can be any kind of
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC