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When OCD makes you afraid to leave your home

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re on a mission

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May 02, 2023

Will OCD make me feel this way forever?

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May 02, 2023

Why can I easily dismiss some thoughts, but not others?

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April 27, 2023

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What is memory hoarding in OCD?

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April 24, 2023

How OCD turns your anxiety against you

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April 19, 2023

5 things you can do to support a loved one with OCD, BFRBs, or Tic disorders

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April 13, 2023

NOCD provides specialized therapy—plus the support people with OCD need

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April 10, 2023

The strangest things OCD symptoms caused me to do

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April 10, 2023

How can I tell if a thought is intrusive?

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April 03, 2023

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March 29, 2023

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March 29, 2023

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March 29, 2023

OCD compulsive confession vs. Healthy sharing

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March 22, 2023

What is thought suppression, and why does it make OCD worse?

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March 21, 2023

Do intrusive thoughts mean anything?

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March 13, 2023

Intrusive Memories—What Can I Do?

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March 08, 2023

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March 06, 2023

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What Causes Intrusive Thoughts?

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February 27, 2023

Can OCD develop later in life?

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February 27, 2023

Can living with OCD cause trauma?

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February 23, 2023

Why people with OCD may experience “imposter syndrome”

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February 22, 2023

Is OCD Related to Autism?

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February 20, 2023

Intrusive Thoughts Vs. OCD

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February 20, 2023

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February 15, 2023

When You Doubt Your OCD Diagnosis—Fears debunked

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February 14, 2023

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February 13, 2023

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February 10, 2023

What makes OCD symptoms get worse?

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February 07, 2023

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February 06, 2023

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February 02, 2023

What I learned from my father’s hoarding disorder

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February 01, 2023

OCD vs. OCPD: What’s the difference

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January 31, 2023

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The many ways OCD can cause feelings of disgust

By Stacy Quick, LPC

January 30, 2023

Can OCD cause someone to self-sabotage?

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January 25, 2023

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January 20, 2023

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January 19, 2023

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January 11, 2023

This year, you can regain control from OCD

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January 10, 2023

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January 09, 2023

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November 14, 2022

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November 09, 2022

Why should I sit in discomfort?

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October 19, 2022

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Strange thoughts? No thought is off limits for OCD

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October 13, 2022

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September 27, 2022

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By Stephen Smith

September 19, 2022

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September 07, 2022

OCD tries to separate you from your values. Here’s what you can do.

By Jennifer Dalimonte, LCSW

September 02, 2022

Do you have “unacceptable” unwanted thoughts? You are not alone

By Stacy Quick, LPC

August 31, 2022

The role of shame in OCD, and how to let go of it

By Vicki Rackner, MD

August 26, 2022

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By Patrick McGrath, PhD

August 10, 2022

When to push and when not to push your kid’s OCD?

By Danielle Cohen, LMFT

August 08, 2022

Raising multiple kids with OCD

By Danielle Cohen, LMFT

August 08, 2022

NOCD Therapy is now covered by Aetna insurance nationally

By Stephen Smith

August 01, 2022

Mental Compulsions: The Unseen Battle

By Stacy Quick, LPC

July 27, 2022

What my life is like after managing OCD: Danielle’s Story

By Danielle Carter

July 22, 2022

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By Peter Davis

July 11, 2022

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July 05, 2022

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July 01, 2022

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June 16, 2022

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April 22, 2022

Help! My Sibling Has OCD

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April 22, 2022

The Importance of Parental Self-Care

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April 22, 2022

How to lovingly detach from our child’s OCD and anxiety

By Elizabeth Taylor

April 22, 2022

How to Navigate the Unavoidable Arguments with Kids about their OCD

By Maegon Miller

April 22, 2022

The 6 Best Podcasts For People With OCD

By Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

February 10, 2022

I Became an OCD Specialist Because of My Son’s Struggle and Recovery

By Kim

January 06, 2022

My Journey to Becoming an OCD Specialist Began in My Adolescence

By Ruthie Brooks

December 28, 2021

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I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Specialized OCD Therapy

By Madison Graves

December 21, 2021

I Resisted Therapy for Years. Now I’m an OCD Specialist.

By Sebastian Wingfield

December 17, 2021

As Soon As I Began to Recover From OCD, I Knew I Had to Get the Word Out

By Jesse Miller

December 15, 2021

Does Anxiety Cause Arousal?

By Leeron Hoory

December 13, 2021

My Decision to Specialize in OCD Came From My Own Experience

By Robert Williamson

December 10, 2021

What Not to Say to a Loved One With OCD

By Grant Stoddard

December 07, 2021

I’m a Living Example Of How Life-Changing ERP Therapy Can Be 

By Brian Kleback

December 03, 2021

All I Ever Knew Was OCD. Now I’m Here to Help People Like Me

By Mollie Albanese

December 01, 2021

I’m a Therapist Who Speaks OCD Like I Have It (Because I Do) 

By Noelle Rodgers

November 30, 2021

Take Charge of Your Benefits: Get the Insurance-Backed OCD Therapy That You Deserve

By Stephen Smith

November 29, 2021

Don’t Waste Your Time: Find a Licensed Therapist That Specializes in Treating OCD

By Stephen Smith

November 24, 2021

A Letter of Thanks from NOCD Co-Founder and CEO Stephen Smith

By Stephen Smith

November 24, 2021

Stay One Step Ahead of Your OCD During the Holiday Season

By Carly Samach

November 19, 2021

OCD Took My Childhood, Then Gave Me My Calling

By Stacy Quick, LPC

November 19, 2021

How My OCD Experience Made Me a Better Therapist

By Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

November 10, 2021

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OCD Is Making Me Lose Sleep. What Can I Do?

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November 08, 2021

Why Do I Doubt If I Have OCD?

By Jenna Overbaugh, LPC

October 12, 2021

NOCD Raises $33 Million to Help End the Global OCD Crisis

By Robert Capobianco

September 21, 2021

Why Online ERP Therapy Can Be More Effective Than In-person Therapy

By Julissa Gonzalez

September 10, 2021

How to Explain What Living With OCD Feels Like to Friends & Family

By Stephen Smith

August 16, 2021

Stop Ruminating and Start Living

By Stephen Smith

July 27, 2021

How to Tell if Your Therapist is Making Your OCD Worse

By Stephen Smith

July 22, 2021

Five Questions to Find Out if Your Therapist Can Effectively Treat OCD

By Stephen Smith

July 20, 2021

Common Types of OCD: Subtypes, Their Symptoms and the Best Treatment

By Patrick Carey

July 06, 2021

What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? What Are the Symptoms of OCD? Here’s How It Works

By Patrick Carey

June 25, 2021

Beware: Many Licensed Therapists Claim False Specialty in OCD

By Stephen Smith

June 23, 2021

Work and OCD: The Ultimate Survival Guide

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May 26, 2021

Is Rumination a Form of OCD?

By Keara Valentine

May 22, 2021

Is OCD Just About Cleaning?

By Keara Valentine

May 21, 2021

Why Not All Compulsions Are Visible

By Teda Kokoneshi, LMHC, CCTP

May 20, 2021

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The Top 3 Safety-Seeking Behaviors That Quickly Become Compulsions

By April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

May 19, 2021

OCD Therapy Doesn’t Have to Last Forever. Here’s Why.

By Keara Valentine

May 18, 2021

How to Overcome OCD Intrusive Thoughts

By Keara Valentine

May 17, 2021

The Psychology of Reassurance Seeking — And Why It Can Be Toxic for People With OCD

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May 17, 2021

Are You Born With OCD?

By Keara Valentine

May 12, 2021

What Are Magical Thinking OCD Exposures? Explanation and Examples

By Keara Valentine

May 11, 2021

Can OCD Make You Angry?

By Keara Valentine

May 10, 2021

Will My OCD Get Worse?

By Keara Valentine

May 05, 2021

What Is Contamination OCD and How Common Is It? Your Guide to the Misunderstood OCD Subtype

By Keara Valentine

May 03, 2021

Therapy Won’t Cure OCD, but That Doesn’t Mean It Won’t Help

By Keara Valentine

May 03, 2021

Can Yoga Help With OCD? The Answer Is Complicated

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April 28, 2021

ERP to Member Advocate: My Journey From OCD to NOCD

By Kerry Osborn

April 25, 2021

The Truth About CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By Keara Valentine

April 22, 2021

“I Was Not Doing What I Wanted to Be Doing”: Mollie’s OCD Journey

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April 21, 2021

What Is Compulsive Staring?

By NOCD Staff

April 11, 2021

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How Long Has OCD Been Around?

By NOCD Staff

April 10, 2021

Managing OCD in College

By Keara Valentine

April 09, 2021

How OCD Can Affect Academic Success

By Keara Valentine

April 08, 2021

A Quick Guide to Children With OCD

By Keara Valentine

April 07, 2021

Is OCD Genetic/Hereditary? What to Know About Parents and Kids

By Keara Valentine

April 05, 2021

How Do You Know If Your Intrusive Thoughts Are From OCD?

By Keara Valentine

April 04, 2021

How OCD Can Derail College Life

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

April 02, 2021

Depression and OCD: How Are They Related?

By Keara Valentine

March 28, 2021

How Do I Recognize That I Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

March 25, 2021

What to Do When OCD Is Triggered

By Keara Valentine

March 24, 2021

How to Navigate Intimate Relationships and OCD

By Keara Valentine

March 22, 2021

I’m Constantly Worried I Have Cancer. Do I Have OCD?

By Keara Valentine

March 17, 2021

OCD and Anxiety: How Are They Related

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

March 15, 2021

What if My OCD Isn’t OCD?

By NOCD Staff

March 11, 2021

Here’s How OCD Affects Your Relationships Before, During, and After Treatment

By NOCD Staff

March 04, 2021

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Can Your PTSD Trigger OCD?

By NOCD Staff

February 25, 2021

Will OCD Make You Have Nightmares? A Brief Guide to Sleep and OCD

By NOCD Staff

February 24, 2021

Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance in a Relationship?

By NOCD Staff

February 18, 2021

OCD Compulsions: What Is It, How To Identify and Treat It

By Keara Valentine

February 11, 2021

Can I Have Two Different Kinds of OCD?

By Keara Valentine

February 09, 2021

Practical Advice for Parents with OCD

By Keara Valentine

February 03, 2021

Are Homicidal Thoughts a Sign of OCD?

By Keara Valentine

February 01, 2021

What Tests Are Used to Diagnose OCD?

By NOCD Staff

January 29, 2021

Can Exercise Help with OCD?

By NOCD Staff

January 28, 2021

OCD in Teens/Adolescents: Symptoms, Signs and How to Treat It

By Keara Valentine

January 26, 2021

How to Talk to Your Job about OCD

By Keara Valentine

January 25, 2021

Do I have GAD or OCD? Here’s How You Might Know

By Davida Vaughn, M.S., Ed.S., LPC

December 23, 2020

Is Skin Picking A Sign of OCD?

By Keara Valentine

December 21, 2020

How Can I Tell My Friends About My OCD

By NOCD Staff

December 18, 2020

Intrusive Thoughts: More Than Words And How To Treat Them

By April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

December 14, 2020

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Causes and Cure of OCD

By Dr. Foluso Solarin, PhD

October 01, 2020

How Can I Help My Partner With Their OCD?

By Stephen Mohr, LPCC-S

September 21, 2020

Does My Child Have OCD and How To Treat OCD In Children?

By Michelle Cuppari, Psy.D.

September 15, 2020

OCD and Alcohol: Why You Should Not Mix Them.

By Davida Vaughn, M.S., Ed.S., LPC

July 08, 2020

How to Manage OCD and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Outbreak

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

March 13, 2020

How to Talk with Your Parents About OCD

By Patrick Carey

October 09, 2019

Marijuana and OCD: Will it help or hurt? Ask Dr. Reilly Kayser

By Patrick Carey

September 24, 2019

How do CBD and marijuana affect OCD?

By Patrick Carey

August 21, 2019

Do you really know what OCD looks like? An interview with Dr. Patrick McGrath

By Patrick Carey

July 25, 2019

Learn Everything About Reassurance & Know If It Really Helps

By Patrick Carey

April 22, 2019

Tackling OCD in College Athletes

By Patrick Carey

April 15, 2019

From Neighborhood Therapist To OCD Specialist: Journey of Dr. Patrick McGrath

By Patrick Carey

April 15, 2019

4 Common OCD Thoughts You Might Have Had

By Patrick Carey

February 11, 2019

What Are The Symptoms Of OCD and Social Anxiety? How To Deal With It?

By Patrick Carey

February 08, 2019

Why is OCD so Often Misdiagnosed?

By Phoebe Kranefuss

February 06, 2019

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Could My Child Have OCD & How Can I Treat It?

By NOCD Staff

February 05, 2019

Does OCD go away? Is It Curable?

By Patrick Carey

January 18, 2019

Relationship OCD or ROCD: Thoughts, Symptoms, and Treatment

By Patrick Carey

January 10, 2019

What people with OCD really obsess about, according to a 2018 study

By Patrick Carey

December 22, 2018

How can you deal with OCD during the holidays?

By Patrick Carey

December 20, 2018

Ten Times OCD Was Treated Like a Joke But We Weren’t Laughing

By Phoebe Kranefuss

December 19, 2018

Guest Post by M Johnson: I Handled Things as They Came

By Patrick Carey

December 14, 2018

Is there a cure for OCD?

By Patrick Carey

December 13, 2018

Asking an OCD Expert: Jamie Feusner

By Patrick Carey

October 12, 2018

Coffee and OCD: Effects of Caffeine On Mental Health

By Patrick Carey

October 04, 2018

How To Help Someone With OCD

By Ally

July 31, 2018

OCD and Social Media

By Phoebe Kranefuss

July 25, 2018

Harris Goldberg talks OCD in Hollywood

By Phoebe Kranefuss

June 25, 2018

Asking an Expert: Dr. Wayne Goodman

By Patrick Carey

May 29, 2018

A Difficult City: Living with OCD in NYC

By Patrick Carey

May 22, 2018

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Avoidance, Anxiety, and OCD

By Patrick Carey

May 04, 2018