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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 if OCD can trigger derealization. Understand these complex conditions with our insights.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Gain a deeper understanding of Illness Anxiety Disorder and OCD, and discover their unique differences for informed decision-making.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Explore the impact of OCD on impulse control and uncover valuable insights to enhance your self-awareness.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about false attraction in OCD, its difference from real attraction, and how to manage it through exposure and response prevention therapy.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Discover how to cope with intrusive thoughts about your body. Get insights, strategies and treatment options to take control and regain your confidence.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about the link between intrusive thoughts and the menstrual cycle, including fluctuations in mental health symptoms during the premenstrual phase.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Explore the potential relationship between OCD and BPD, including causes, impact on each other, and effective treatments for both disorders.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn how obsessions in OCD are different from delusions in disorders like schizophrenia and how they are treated differently.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Discover how ERP therapy can treat phobias like OCD. Learn about the treatment process, why it's effective, and how it differs for phobias.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Intrusive thoughts are a common experience, but when do they indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Learn about the signs and symptoms
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
Subconscious signs of attraction like eye contact and body language can be ambiguous, but if you obsessively analyze or fixate on them, it may indicate
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Dissociating, or zoning out, can happen for a number of reasons, including distraction, stress, or mental health conditions like ADHD, depression, or
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It can be common to reflect on questions about mortality and identity, but if existential thoughts become persistent and intrusive, you may be dealing
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Extrasensory perception (ESP) can feel captivating—especially for people navigating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—but is scientifically unproven. If
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Angel numbers—repeated number patterns like 11:11 or 222—are often believed to hold special meaning, and can be fun to look for. However, if noticing
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Stress can trigger acne by increasing oil production and clogged pores. For people with skin-picking disorder or OCD, stress acne can exacerbate cycles of
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Restlessness, characterized by an inability to stay still or focused, can result from various factors like sleep deprivation, stress, and physical
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
A fear of cameras can stem from concerns about self-image or privacy, but can also be linked to larger phobias or mental health conditions—like the fear
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s common to feel some anxiety when gearing up for a move. After all, our homes often feel like the center of our universe. Whether you’re relocating
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Many of us have habits that are counterproductive—whether it comes to our work, our relationships, or personal goals that we’ve established for ourselves.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC