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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Delaying compulsions means increasing the amount of time between when an intrusive thought or obsession shows up and when you respond with a compulsion.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In recent years, psychedelics like ketamine have received a lot of buzz for their potential to help with mental health conditions like depression,
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it’s likely you want to explore all of your treatment options. While research shows that
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Samantha Sullivan, MSW, LICSW
Pure obsessional OCD (pure O) is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which people experience obsessions—intrusive thoughts, feelings, urges,
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Samantha Sullivan, MSW, LICSW
Contamination OCD is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder marked by intense fears of germs, dirt, or illness, leading to compulsions like excessive
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Samantha Sullivan, MSW, LICSW
Expecting a child is a huge life change—and with it can come a wave of new emotions, responsibilities, and expectations. When OCD is also part of the
By Yusra Shah
If you have OCD—or you’ve done enough research on the subject—you may be able to pick up when others are displaying signs of the condition. Maybe you’ve
By Jill Webb
Originally developed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic (semaglutide) have gained widespread attention for their ability to
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Samantha Sullivan, MSW, LICSW
With recent news coverage of plane crashes, it’s reasonable to have some concerns about safety before booking a flight. While flying remains one of the
By Fjolla Arifi
Managing OCD at work can feel like an uphill battle. Whether you’re starting a new job or have been at the same place for years, balancing your work
By Yusra Shah
Living with OCD means there are days when the weight of your thoughts can feel crushing—days when your brain is so stuck in loops that even eating a
By Yusra Shah
Living with OCD means your brain can get stuck in tricky mental loops—what psychologists often call thinking traps. These are patterns of thought that
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC