Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) is a real manifestation of OCD where intrusive doubts and compulsions focus ...

New research talks about a promising adjunctive treatment to help people to build a life that isn't run by OCD.

Many people think they know what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) looks like. They’re mostly wrong, and often misinformed by cruel jokes or inaccurate portrayals. Most have a very superficial, and ...

You’ve had a date night worthy of a (non-cringy) Bachelor episode. The romance? Off the charts. The mood? Lit. And then it happens. OCD-related intrusive thoughts burst into the bedroom. Indeed, ...

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and upsetting thoughts that frequently disrupt your day. They can be a symptom of mental health conditions like OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, and anxiety. Behavioral ...

Zack Tucker can remember exactly when it started. He was in his first serious relationship and had climbed a mountain in the ...

OCD can sometimes involve distressing, intrusive thoughts about suicide, typically distinct from genuine suicidal ideation. Treatment like exposure therapy can help individuals heal from harmful ...

You’re standing at the edge of a subway platform. Your ride is approaching through the tunnel — and perhaps you think, for the slightest instant, how easy it would be to jump in front of the moving ...

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You feel that spike of panic when she says, "I'm terrified of dying and leaving my son alone," and you want practical ways to ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. While OCD primarily affects daily functioning, it can often extend to sleep ...

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