Treatment
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.
As an actor and screenwriter, I’m going to explain core fears—a common concept in OCD treatment—the best way I know how: with movie ratings.
By Sina Tadayon
OCD requires specialized therapy with a therapist who has OCD-specific training. Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) work?
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
No one should suffer, overlooked and unheard—the way Tracie did for years—so she knew she had to make a difference.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
ERP is considered the gold standard of OCD treatment—but what does the process look like as you're going through it?
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Taking in Ally Duncan’s impressive social media following and thriving career as a pastry chef, you probably wouldn’t think she’s struggling with debilitating OCD.
By Jessica Migala
Looking for an OCD podcast? These are the 10 OCD podcasts I would recommend to anyone who lives with OCD and other related conditions.
In recent years, you may have especially heard the word “triggered” used frequently. But what does it actually mean when it comes to OCD?
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
“Just sit with it.” It's mentioned often during OCD treatment. But what does it really mean? How can doing nothing be an answer?
By Sina Tadayon
When working with people who have OCD, two words are often at the forefront of their minds: guilt and shame. Here's how to deal with both.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD symptoms tend to start gradually and then, if untreated, can become more severe over time. Find out how to get help.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
What can someone possibly gain from having OCD and going through ERP? Stacy gained back her life, happiness, freedom, and hope.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
You are not alone—there is a whole community of others who struggle with this condition like you do. You have suffered long enough.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Asking yourself these questions may help you determine if you could benefit from seeking treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Mindfulness can enhance ERP by helping people with OCD learn that uncomfortable thoughts will pass without any action being required.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
While each person’s experience is unique, we are all strong enough to take the power back from OCD—even when we struggle to believe it.
By Hannah Overbeek
The need for innovation and enhanced access to mental health care remains urgent. This urgency fuels the work of Dr. Gregory Harris.
By Grant Stoddard
In his role at Evernorth, Dr. Nemecek aims to combat loneliness, reduce mental health stigma, and remove barriers to accessing treatment.
By Grant Stoddard
OCD is challenging on its own, but many people are also struggling with other mental health concerns, referred to as “comorbidities.”
By Hannah Overbeek
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
Avoiding discomfort entirely can keep you from doing the things you actually want and enjoy. Here's why you should learn to embrace it.
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
For many who suffer from OCD, vacations can be less a time to relax and more a time to ruminate. Here's how to manage OCD while traveling.
By Stacy Quick, LPC