Sexuality and Gender OCD
Sexual orientation OCD (SO-OCD) is a subtype of OCD that is characterized by intrusive thoughts and doubts about a person’s sexuality. Similarly, people with OCD may experience intrusive doubt about their gender identity. In both cases, uncertainty is the source of anxiety and fear—not any particular identity itself.
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Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
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Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Do you think you might have Sexuality and Gender OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
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