Living with OCD
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.
Living with OCD can be challenging, and while exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) is the best form of treatment, many people wonder what
By Yusra Shah
This is a guest post by Alegra Kastens, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who founded the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. When
By Alegra Kastens, M.A., LMFT
OCD is a mental health condition that we typically associate with adults. However, it affects around 1 to 3% of children and adolescents. According to the
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
While nutrition alone won’t treat OCD, making informed dietary choices can have a positive impact on your mental health. Now that the days are
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
OCD symptoms may be triggered or worsened during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations and major life changes. Although some people might notice that
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Living with OCD can be overwhelming, but finding the resources you need to manage your symptoms shouldn’t be. At NOCD, treatment goes beyond scheduled
By Yusra Shah
Fear of judgment, barriers to accessibility, uncertainty about therapy, and lack of access are just a few of the reasons why people don’t seek therapy for
By Taneia Surles, MPH
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can impact your sleep, nutrition, and exercise, so it’s important to pay special attention to your lifestyle habits.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition with two main components: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are what sets
By Taneia Surles, MPH
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition defined by two symptoms: obsessions and compulsions. You may already be familiar with the
By Taneia Surles, MPH
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Rituals are repetitive actions done in a specific manner or order, like checking and re-checking that you’ve locked your doors, or engaging in a specific
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re living with OCD and have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone—research shows that over 42% of people with OCD experience insomnia and sleep
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
NOCD is dedicated to building a product and treatment experience that you can completely trust. We are committed to protecting all your information, so
By Fi Lowenstein
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Rumination is a common symptom of OCD. It involves persistently mentally engaging with intrusive thoughts, worries, or doubts in an effort to analyze
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Mental compulsions are repetitive, intrusive thoughts or mental actions that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) perform in an attempt to
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
NOCD Therapists are committed to fostering resilience for our LGBTQIA+ members, through tools like radical acceptance and learning to resist compulsive
By Tabitha Vidaurri
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Shame is a powerful emotion. It’s difficult for anyone to experience, but OCD can take shame even further, making it feel all-encompassing. OCD-related
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has a funny way of sneaking into our lives unnoticed, especially when symptoms mimic everyday activities like constant
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
We’ve rounded up 8 refreshing, authentic, and informative videos about OCD that we think you’ll love. Whether you’re looking for content that makes you
By Yusra Shah
Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, is an Los Angeles-based OCD specialist helping clients navigate the tragedy caused by the recent fires. She shares thoughts on
By Fi Lowenstein
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC