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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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How to stop overthinking—and calm your mind

You leave a dinner party and can’t stop mentally replaying that one interaction you had—did you offend this person? You finally get into bed to relax and

By Rebecca Strong

Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC

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Living with someone with OCD: How to help and support them

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be debilitating—for the person who has it, of course, but even for others who are close to them. You might be at a

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Filmmaker Dillon Tucker talks Pure O—a film about the truth of OCD

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Dillon Tucker’s struggle will be a familiar one: He went to talk therapy when he started experiencing

By Elle Warren

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12 signs you’re overwhelmed and how to find relief

Feeling chronically overwhelmed is like standing in the middle of a storm. The swirling mass of tasks, emotions, and responsibilities feel intense—like

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

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11 healthy mental health habits to calm your mind

Self-care is about more than treating yourself to a spa day or extra dessert—although those can be great options to have in your back pocket. 

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Benefits of deep breathing exercises + 8 exercises to get started

Managing stress is an important part of living well with OCD. Deep breathing exercises offer a simple and effective stress management tool that can help

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

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The mind-body link: How does physical health affect mental health? 

Holistic health includes more than what you see on the surface. Mental health and physical health are deeply intertwined. The well-being of one can

By Patrick McGrath, PhD

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OCD and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Relationship

When you think about your relationship with food, you might have certain preferences or behaviors that lead you to wonder, “What’s really going on here?”

By Jenna Demmer

Reviewed by Hilary Stein, MSW, LCSW

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Can OCD affect your sex life?

The short answer is: Yes. But stick with us because there’s a lot you should know about the connection between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the

By Elle Warren

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The right OCD therapist changed Noelle Lepore’s life—So she became one herself

You could always spot Noelle Lepore in her high school cafeteria. She was the girl who wouldn't eat until all her prayers were done. She would have loved

By David Berreby

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Worried about giving your kids OCD? What research and experts say

Lately, there’s been some pretty controversial chatter on social media about whether people with OCD should choose a partner without mental health issues

By Tia Wilson

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Anthony Wilkins isn’t afraid to sit through the hard work

We’re incredibly proud of the therapists in the NOCD network. While all of them are trained in delivering evidence-based treatment

By Jessica Migala

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How H3’s Sam Temple learned to live with uncertainty

You might assume Sam Temple has led an easy life. At 22 she was a young artist who'd just arrived in Los Angeles from her native Georgia. Now, four years

By David Berreby

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Hiding your OCD can be a burden. Here’s how you can let it go

In my many years of working alongside people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I know that they can be some of the most compassionate and

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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I always think I have cancer. Am I just paranoid?

If you’re prone to worrying about your health, you’re not alone. Everyone experiences health anxieties from time to time. For many, these concerns are

By Elle Warren

Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD

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Cannabis and OCD: Does weed help OCD or make it worse?

There’s no doubt that attitudes towards cannabis are shifting. Recreational marijuana use is now legal in 24 U.S. states, and claims around what it can do

By Elle Warren

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OCD Resources for Support Systems: What Family, Friends, and Loved Ones Need To Know

Does someone you care about have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? You’re not alone. OCD not only affects 1 in 40 people; it also touches the lives of

By Hannah Overbeek

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I know how OCD can impact you and your family, because I’ve been there myself

We’re incredibly proud of the therapists in the NOCD network. While all of them are trained in delivering evidence-based treatment

By Audrey Rivera, MA, LMHC

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What gives you the best chance of conquering OCD?

Conquering obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can look like many things. Each person will walk their own unique path. The speed at which we walk may also

By Stacy Quick, LPC

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What the stars of Turtles All The Way Down learned about OCD

In the brand-new movie adaptation of John Green’s 2017 bestseller Turtles All The Way Down, the main character, Aza, lives with debilitating OCD. Green,

By Elle Warren

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