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 ...

One of the reasons so many “suffer in silence” is the shame that cloaks their days, says Alexandra McNulty, a therapist in Baltimore who specializes in the condition, which is characterized by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stress: When you’re going through a period of increased stress or feeling anxious about a traumatic or stressful event, you may have more intrusive thoughts than usual. Hormonal changes: Hormonal ...

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What do you think of when you hear the term “OCD”? In pop culture, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder are often portrayed as meticulous to an extreme degree. They’re highly organized, ...

OCD’s intrusive thoughts cause distress and feel at odds with your character, while in OCPD, the rigid traits are ingrained and perceived as inherent. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive ...

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 ...