In recent years, public awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has increased dramatically. As a result, when we think of OCD, we tend to think of germaphobes who can’t touch doorknobs or ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) among those who have recently given birth is more common than previously thought, and much of this can be attributed to thoughts of harm related to the baby, new ...

About 70% of individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder reported experiencing aggressive obsessions during their lifetime ...

Romance-related OCD over-interprets the meaning of small or insignificant flaws in a relationship.

Beyond simple quirks and preferences, OCD creates a debilitating cycle of unwanted thoughts and ritualistic behaviors that can hijack everyday life. This mental health condition affects approximately ...

After that, I was asked to categorize myself and my experience with OCD. Options included: Older adults with OCD, OCD newbies, BIPOC with OCD, or NOCD Therapy Alumni. It also asked what kinds of ...

Trauma exposure was associated with greater OCD severity and comorbidity in 9 of 10 studies. Traumatic life events predicted higher Y-BOCS scores, obsessions, and compulsions (β=0.19, 0.17, and 0.27, ...

Think you know obsessive-compulsive disorder? Think again. OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Many assume it’s all about being tidy or organized, but the reality is far ...

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is based on lived experience and research. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice. If you or someone you know is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OCD can present differently in children than it does in adults, with some variation in symptoms. Pediatric OCD ...