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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.
Discover the differences between OCD and OCPD in this comprehensive guide, including definitions, symptoms, and treatments for each condition.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn how OCD and depression are related. Can OCD cause depression? Can depression make OCD worse? Get expert insights.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD and substance use often occur simultaneously. Discover how substance use affects OCD and what treatment options can help you break the cycle.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the similarities and differences between OCD and Tourette's syndrome, and the treatment options available.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Though harmless on their own, intrusive thoughts can be involved in serious mental health conditions like OCD.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick Carey
What are body-focused repetitive behaviors? Learn the differences between BFRBs and OCD and how to get treatment.
By NOCD Staff
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD vs Perfectionism: Symptoms, how they relate, the less discussed emotional impact and how to get treatment.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Is it OCD or a phobia? Can people have OCD and a phobia at the same time? Are OCD and phobias treated differently? Get answers here.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to share similar behaviors and symptoms, but how do they compare when you take a closer look?
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Intrusive memories are a common experience, but when they interfere with your life, it may be a sign of OCD.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Emotional numbness, or emotional blunting, refers to a reduced ability to experience both positive and negative emotions. This can manifest as a lack of
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Chances are, you’ve experienced bad breath (also known as halitosis) at some point. Maybe you ate something with garlic or onions in it, and it left your
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Many people have a deep connection with their hair, as it is often seen as part of their identity and self-expression. That being said, people who have a
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
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