Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Living with OCD

We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.

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5 therapist-backed tips for stopping an OCD overthinking spiral

If you live with OCD, you know how quickly one intrusive thought can turn into hours of overthinking. Maybe you’re stuck reflecting on something that

By Yusra Shah

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

We usually start to see OCD behaviors in children at about eight years of age. My mom first noticed mine at around four or five—which is a lot younger

By Noelle Rodgers

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10 celebrities break the silence about OCD

Behind the glittering facade of celebrity life is a reality more similar to ours, complete with struggles, vulnerabilities, and mental health

By Hannah Overbeek

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4 things to know about perinatal and postpartum OCD

For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, NOCD Therapy Members who are moms weigh in on the impact of OCD on motherhood. Navigating pregnancy and being a

By Jill Webb

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6 Ways to Help Your Teen Manage OCD Over the Summer

Summer break can be a much-needed pause from the demands of school. But for teens with OCD, less structure can also mean new challenges. OCD symptoms

By Yusra Shah

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5 Ways to Help Your Kid Manage OCD This Summer

Summer break can be a time of fun and freedom, but if your child has OCD, the lack of routine may bring challenges. Without the daily structure of school,

By Yusra Shah

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5 reasons to join a NOCD support group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a very isolating condition, but you don’t have to manage it alone. While getting exposure and response

By Jill Webb

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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What 10 OCD therapists wish you knew about intrusive thoughts

Dealing with intrusive thoughts can feel like being trapped in your own personal nightmare. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has a way of isolating you

By Hannah Overbeek

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How to cope with feelings of isolation caused by OCD

If you live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might’ve had moments where it felt like you were fighting an invisible battle, completely on

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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

As an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) specialist, I have worked with many individuals who wonder why some of their unwanted thoughts are easier to let

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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I was terrified to ask for help with my OCD—here’s what happened when I did

For many people, the most difficult part of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might be the way it attacks what we hold most dear. When OCD latches onto

By Hannah Overbeek

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OCD and anxiety: How are they related?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety are closely related. Obsessions often provoke anxiety, and compulsions—while done in an attempt to find

By Jill Webb

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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How to maintain your progress from ERP therapy

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed specifically to

By Fjolla Arifi

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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