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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.
So when we talk about “trust issues,” what are we really talking about? Learn what mental health conditions may involve these experiences.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
"Obsession" has several definitions. OCD does not involve what most people associate with being “obsessed” with a person.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the fears you might have about your birth control, and what to do if your fears are getting in the way of your sex life and well-being.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You are not alone, and hope is available. Learn about several causes for sleeping anxiety, and anyone can get effective help for it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There’s a name for this habit: body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). It can become harmful, but it's also highly treatable.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Dr. Nicholas Farrell helped me clear up what it actually means to be “neurotic,” what it doesn't mean, and how it can impact your mental health.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Online communities that understand your struggles can provide a place to turn to for comfort and guidance. Learn about 6 of the best.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There are a number of reasons why people might self-gaslight. Learn from Dr. Nicholas Farrell about what this can mean about your mental health.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Questioning your identity may not always be a mental health issue, but sometimes all it takes is a single day to make you rethink everything.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Research calls this “persistent, pervasive, and often compulsive” behavior–but does it stem from OCD?
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how people suffering from anxiety about increased nuclear threats—and war-related fears in general—can cope with “nuclear anxiety."
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If irrational beliefs dictate your actions, or cause you worry and distress, you may want to investigate whether something other than urban legends is at play.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In this article, we'll explain misophonia's relationship to autism and certain mental health disorders, and discover how the condition can be managed.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re constantly finding yourself chewing on things during moments of anxiety, it might be a sign that something more serious is going on.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
While commonly reported among people with BD, intrusive thoughts are not one of its defining symptoms in the DSM-5. Here's what you should know.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do intrusive thoughts make you fear that you’ve done something terrible—but have no idea? It may be a part of false memories in OCD.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Understanding the underlying causes of self-punishment is crucial for identifying and providing appropriate support. Here's how experts interpret these symptoms.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Since intrusive thoughts often oppose your values and intentions, it's common to worry that you could vocalize them. Here's what you should know.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
A specific treatment called habit reversal training (HRT) has helped innumerable kids overcome this particularly cruel condition.
There’s a difference between clutter and hoarding, and one defining feature can clue you in on if you have hoarding disorder or not.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD