I don’t remember a single time in my life when I wasn’t plagued by OCD. While I was diagnosed at age 6, my symptoms began years prior. In my experience at the time, doctors and psychologists did not ...

Do you often think about harming someone or yourself, but there is no real intention to act upon it? If you can relate to this, then what you might be experiencing is a subtype of obsessive compulsive ...

Recently, I came across a situation in clinical practice that made me think about harm obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involving pets. As is commonly observed in these cases, the situation ...

The mention of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often conjures images of scrupulous organization and particularity — a picture of perfectionism. Some might also think of a fear of germs or ...

It's one thing to read about the signs, symptoms, and types of OCD, the overlap with other mental disorders, the theoreticals about how obsessions and compulsions can affect your life and career and ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may experience fear not only of specific events, but also of what they themselves are capable of becoming. A study involving 16 adults with OCD showed ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is believed to impact roughly 2-3 million US adults. Yet, there are still ...

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 ...