Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Myths and Facts

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder myths

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions can significantly impact daily life, causing distress and interfering with routine activities. Essential Takeaways 1. OCD is More Than a Quirk: OCD is a serious mental health condition involving significant […]

OCD and Intrusive Thoughts

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) manifests in various forms and may strike people of any age, gender, or ethnic background. Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder and may be distressing for those who experience them.  OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts that interfere with daily life. You may attempt to deny or eliminate your obsessions, […]

How OCD Affects Intimacy

How OCD affects intimacy

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a psychiatric illness and medical condition that has far-reaching effects on a person’s daily life when not treated, like other mental disorders. Learning how OCD affects intimacy, interpersonal relationships, and everyday life is important if you love someone with the disorder or you are personally suffering from the condition. Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder […]

How Is OCD Like a Bully?

OCD Like a Bully

Sometimes you’ll hear people with obsessive-compulsive disorder describe it as being like a bully that lives within them. The bully that is OCD can control and dictate every part of a person’s life, causing them extreme distress, interfering with functionality, and impacting their quality of life.  Symptoms of OCD can appear to resemble symptoms of […]

OCPD vs OCD Differences

OCPD vs. OCD

OCPD vs OCD is a comparison you may have questions about. The two are mental health conditions with similarities but also distinctions. OCPD is an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. When someone has an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, they may be obsessed with small details of their life. Someone with this personality disorder may focus on perfectionism, control, […]

What Does OCD Feel Like?

What Does OCD Feel Like

What does OCD feel like? Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD can be an alarming mental health disorder for the people who live with it. If you have a loved one dealing with it, you may often wonder, “what does OCD feel like.” While it can feel different for everyone, there are often similarities between what people […]

Is OCD a Form of Autism?

Is OCD some form of Autism

It’s normal to wonder or question – is OCD is a form of autism. The two are different mental health conditions. However, the symptoms are very similar when looking at OCD vs. autism. Some symptoms of autism can also overlap with other disorders, including OCD. The same is valid with autism and other mental health conditions, […]

What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms

What is OCD

What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD can affect anyone regardless of age or background. When you have OCD, you may struggle with obsessions and compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors.  Obsessions are unwanted and intrusive thoughts or urges. These unwanted thoughts and urges create extreme distress. Compulsions are behaviors you might engage in to avoid […]

Are You Born with OCD?

Are You Born with OCD

Are you born with OCD? As is the case with most mental health disorders, the answer is more complex than a simple “yes” or “no.” However, effective treatments are available to improve your quality of life either way.  Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD leads to unwanted, recurring thoughts or obsessions. You may then feel an urge […]

What Is Real Event OCD?

Real Event OCD

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States? Roughly 40 million American adults over the age of 18 are impacted by anxiety disorders every year. There are many different types of anxiety disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is believed to affect roughly 2.2 million adults in the […]

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