Topics explored will include the following: -Intrusive thoughts (what are they, why do they happen, how do I manage them?) -Compulsions (what are they, why they don't help) -The OCD cycle: How to use ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic medical condition, not a personal choice or a moral failing. Loved ones who want to be supportive must be mindful of the profound effects OCD can have ...

Unlock freedom from Relationship OCD in a safe, supportive setting. Led by Dr. Holly, this group focuses on evidence-based strategies for managing intrusive thoughts, decreasing checking behaviors and ...

Obsessions and compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) vary between people and may focus on one or more themes. The term “taboo OCD” refers to OCD themes that center around socially ...

One writer shares her experience with OCD and intrusive thoughts, and why stereotypes about the condition prevented her from getting help sooner. For a long time, my only exposure to OCD ...

Beyond simple quirks and preferences, OCD creates a debilitating cycle of unwanted thoughts and ritualistic behaviors that can hijack everyday life. This mental health condition affects approximately ...

For Matt*, speaking out about his mental health problem had serious unintended consequences Warning: This article contains descriptions of intrusive thoughts that you may find upsetting. “They treat ...

A perfect summer's evening, one I'd been looking forward to for weeks. There'd been a romantic meal at an Italian restaurant where my date had been just the right side of attentive, filling my glass ...