Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

Many of us have wild thoughts that pop into our heads out of nowhere. But what if those thoughts were harmful and seemed to ...

OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting of ...

Intrusive thoughts are some of the most personal and agonizing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thanks to OCD, just one single unpleasant thought or image—violent, sexual, obscene, ...

People with OCD tend to give themselves a hard time. When they're stuck on an obsession, they reach a critical choice point, ...

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Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

The number of 16-24 year olds in England reporting symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, has more than tripled ...

For many, the thought of flying conjures images of exotic destinations and exciting adventures. But for a significant portion of the population, airplanes inspire not wanderlust but white knuckles and ...

Do tonight's happy hour plans send you into an uncomfortable sweat? Trigger worries about what your friends think about you? Form a knot in your stomach that makes you want to cancel… again? About 12% ...

From tackling overwhelming thoughts to regulating emotions, New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen joins TODAY to discuss her latest book “You Are Not Alone: A Kid’s Guide to Overwhelming ...