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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.
Learn about the link between intrusive thoughts and the menstrual cycle, including fluctuations in mental health symptoms during the premenstrual phase.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Explore the potential relationship between OCD and BPD, including causes, impact on each other, and effective treatments for both disorders.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn how obsessions in OCD are different from delusions in disorders like schizophrenia and how they are treated differently.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Discover how ERP therapy can treat phobias like OCD. Learn about the treatment process, why it's effective, and how it differs for phobias.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Intrusive thoughts are a common experience, but when do they indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Learn about the signs and symptoms
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
Discover the differences between OCD and OCPD in this comprehensive guide, including definitions, symptoms, and treatments for each condition.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn how OCD and depression are related. Can OCD cause depression? Can depression make OCD worse? Get expert insights.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
OCD and substance use often occur simultaneously. Discover how substance use affects OCD and what treatment options can help you break the cycle.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the similarities and differences between OCD and Tourette's syndrome, and the treatment options available.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Though harmless on their own, intrusive thoughts can be involved in serious mental health conditions like OCD.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick Carey
Dissociating, or zoning out, can happen for a number of reasons, including distraction, stress, or mental health conditions like ADHD, depression, or
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It can be common to reflect on questions about mortality and identity, but if existential thoughts become persistent and intrusive, you may be dealing
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Extrasensory perception (ESP) can feel captivating—especially for people navigating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—but is scientifically unproven. If
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Angel numbers—repeated number patterns like 11:11 or 222—are often believed to hold special meaning, and can be fun to look for. However, if noticing
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Stress can trigger acne by increasing oil production and clogged pores. For people with skin-picking disorder or OCD, stress acne can exacerbate cycles of
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Restlessness, characterized by an inability to stay still or focused, can result from various factors like sleep deprivation, stress, and physical
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
A fear of cameras can stem from concerns about self-image or privacy, but can also be linked to larger phobias or mental health conditions—like the fear
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s common to feel some anxiety when gearing up for a move. After all, our homes often feel like the center of our universe. Whether you’re relocating
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Many of us have habits that are counterproductive—whether it comes to our work, our relationships, or personal goals that we’ve established for ourselves.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Emotional numbness, or emotional blunting, refers to a reduced ability to experience both positive and negative emotions. This can manifest as a lack of
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC