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

We live in a world where it’s rare to scroll through social media without seeing a catchy ad for a new online therapy company. For many, the increase in

By Stephen Smith

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Work and OCD: The Ultimate Survival Guide

Should you tell your employer about your diagnosis — and, if so, how?

By Leeron Hoory

Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine

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Is Rumination a Form of OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an incredibly common mental health disorder, affecting millions in the United States alone. OCD features a

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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Is OCD Just About Cleaning?

When people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), excessive hand-washing or spending hours cleaning are common stereotypes. But whether you think

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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Why Not All Compulsions Are Visible

Many people who struggle with recurrent thoughts, images, or urges that are intrusive and unwanted (i.e., obsessions) notice that they respond to these

By Teda Kokoneshi, LMHC, CCTP

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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The Top 3 Safety-Seeking Behaviors That Quickly Become Compulsions

What are safety behaviors, or safety-seeking behaviors? They are anything we do to help us feel better and safer when facing the “threats” that

By April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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

When you’re living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, it can feel like an endless cycle of distress. Many forms of OCD therapy seem to perpetuate this

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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How to Overcome OCD Intrusive Thoughts

Here's the best way to overcome them.

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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

Reassurance seeking in relationships can be a toxic cycle for people with OCD. Here’s a better way to respond.

By Leeron Hoory

Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine

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Are You Born With OCD?

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, it’s common to wonder how or why it developed.

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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What Are Magical Thinking OCD Exposures? Explanation and Examples

Magical thinking exposures are the first step in ERP therapy. The next step is to address compulsions.

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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Will My OCD Get Worse?

While it’s difficult to predict when or how OCD will worsen, stress, comorbidities and life circumstances can all play a significant role.

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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

Contamination OCD is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where a person experiences obsessive thoughts around fears of becoming contaminated,

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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Can Yoga Help With OCD? The Answer Is Complicated

Yoga has been found to help people manage their stress levels, improve their mood and even reduce symptoms of depression. Yoga can also help manage

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine

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ERP to Member Advocate: My Journey From OCD to NOCD

The road I took to become a Member Advocate at NOCD was one that I could never foresee. My journey began with a car accident I was involved in at the age

By Kerry Osborn

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The Truth About CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

When it comes to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), not all forms of therapy are equally beneficial. There are many types of therapy available,

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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

Upon starting college, Mollie Albanese found herself in an uncomfortable situation: an unfamiliar dorm room, with two unfamiliar girls, in an unfamiliar

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

Reviewed by Mollie Albanese

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How Long Has OCD Been Around?

The term obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, has a long history and has been understood, treated and interpreted in a wide variety of ways before

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine

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Managing OCD in College

Any new setting or situation can exacerbate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, but it is often most evident in college. In this exciting, yet

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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How OCD Can Affect Academic Success

Whether it’s long hours of studying or succeeding in extracurriculars, the pressures of school can already be immensely stressful. And from elementary

By Dr. Keara Valentine

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