Living with OCD

Stories, strategies, and support for navigating life with OCD.

Apr 15, 2026

6 ways NOCD helps you beat OCD

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Apr 15, 2026

Can OCD make you angry? An expert’s view

Dr. Keara Valentine

Dr. Keara Valentine

Apr 15, 2026

Why OCD can cause a groinal response—and what you can do about it

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC

Apr 15, 2026

Why does my OCD keep switching themes? Understanding the changing nature of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Apr 03, 2026

Five ways OCD can impact decision-making

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Apr 03, 2026

How do I know if my spiritual or religious practice is compulsive?

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Apr 02, 2026

How can I tell if a thought is intrusive?

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Mar 26, 2026

Understanding the difference between intuition and OCD: Haley Jakobson’s journey

Hannah Overbeek

Hannah Overbeek

Mar 18, 2026

How OCD affects relationships: Challenges and strategies

Elle Warren

Elle Warren

Mar 18, 2026

Is my avoidance compulsive?

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Mar 17, 2026

OCD Rumination: How to recognize and treat it 

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Mar 17, 2026

Does OCD get worse with age?

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Mar 17, 2026

What Happens if You Don’t Get Treated for OCD?

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Mar 15, 2026

5 reasons why NOCD Therapists’ training helps you conquer OCD

Peter Davis

Peter Davis

Mar 06, 2026

Why am I so afraid of losing control or consciousness?

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Mar 03, 2026

Family accommodation in OCD: 5 sneaky accommodating behaviors to look out for

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Feb 26, 2026

“It’s been huge:” Psychiatrist Dr. Jeremy Carpenter explains the changes he’s seen after referring patients for ERP therapy

Harriet Weber

Harriet Weber

Feb 19, 2026

Are you born with OCD? When it develops and how to treat it

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Feb 18, 2026

How OCD can latch onto managing money

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Feb 16, 2026

Navigating moral OCD when it seems like the world is in crisis

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Feb 11, 2026

Navigating relationship issues when you have ROCD

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Feb 10, 2026

The many ways OCD can cause feelings of disgust

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Feb 04, 2026

Why using logic to tackle OCD won’t work

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Feb 03, 2026

Stopping mental compulsions Is not thought-stopping

Alegra Kastens, M.A., LMFT

Alegra Kastens, M.A., LMFT

Jan 28, 2026

No, impulsively getting bangs is not “letting the intrusive thoughts win”

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Jan 24, 2026

When compulsions backfire

Alegra Kastens, M.A., LMFT

Alegra Kastens, M.A., LMFT

Jan 22, 2026

3 steps to overcoming OCD-related loneliness

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Jan 21, 2026

3 steps for letting go of shame when you have OCD

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

Jan 20, 2026

Harmful accommodations or healthy boundaries?

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Lindsay Lee Wallace

Jan 08, 2026

Intrusive feelings, images, and urges in OCD

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

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