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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.
People-pleasing is often a long-ingrained habit, possibly reinforced by years of being praised for your behaviors—but it's not always healthy.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If your tapping habit is negatively impacting your life it might be important for you to seek help. Here's where you can find it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
What seems like a harmless habit can cause a lot of disruption in your life–especially if you have OCD. Here's what you can do about it.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you have disturbing intrusive thoughts, you can find yourself asking, “Is something wrong with me?" Here's how therapists approach them.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Getting intrusive thoughts at night? Learn why these thoughts may occur at night, how to deal with them and potential links to OCD.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn if intrusive thoughts during sex indicate OCD or another mental health condition, and when to seek help. Get expert insights from NOCD.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about whether OCD causes intrusive dreams, triggers that might make intrusive dreams more likely, and how they can be dealt with in treatment.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Being shy, quiet, or introverted should never be confused with having antisocial personality disorder. Here’s why.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
To the untrained eye, OCD can appear similar to paranoia. But with the right understanding of both, the two are quite distinct.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Feeling anxious about an unwanted kink or fetish? Discover effective steps and expert guidance to address your concerns and find peace of mind.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
The category of "Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders" share certain features. Here's what these conditions have in common.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you find yourself affected by experiences or stimuli that seem minor, but feel hard or even impossible for you to manage?
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
For many people using the internet can be an extremely stressful experience—and yet, modern life means we’re using it constantly.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Worries that you’re breaking with reality can be a sign of several different mental health conditions that require specific treatment.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
While struggling with OCD and anxiety can be daunting or even debilitating, effective treatment for both conditions is available.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s imperative that you’re familiar with the telltale signs that someone may need to find help for hoarding disorder.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If someone you love may have hoarding disorder, you can play a role in getting them the help they deserve.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re worried that you’re accommodating someone’s mental health problem, learning about how to help is a powerful first step.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
With an issue as pressing as climate change, it can feel impossible to balance staying informed with staying hopeful and moderating anxiety.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
These thoughts and fears are common, but that doeesn't mean they can't be distressing. Learn about potential reasons for your symptoms.