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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.
If you’re constantly finding yourself chewing on things during moments of anxiety, it might be a sign that something more serious is going on.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
While commonly reported among people with BD, intrusive thoughts are not one of its defining symptoms in the DSM-5. Here's what you should know.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do intrusive thoughts make you fear that you’ve done something terrible—but have no idea? It may be a part of false memories in OCD.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Understanding the underlying causes of self-punishment is crucial for identifying and providing appropriate support. Here's how experts interpret these symptoms.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Since intrusive thoughts often oppose your values and intentions, it's common to worry that you could vocalize them. Here's what you should know.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D
A specific treatment called habit reversal training (HRT) has helped innumerable kids overcome this particularly cruel condition.
There’s a difference between clutter and hoarding, and one defining feature can clue you in on if you have hoarding disorder or not.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Sometimes people who have intrusive thoughts fear that something serious could be going on—in truth, everyone has them.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
If you’re noticing that you have disturbing intrusive thoughts and you also have experienced childhood trauma, you might be wondering if there’s a connection.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about why trauma dumping happens, what it looks like, and how to identify when it might be a sign of a larger issue.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) sound like they might be the same condition. But despite the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Are you unable to focus, or could something else be going on in the background—like a cycle of obsessive thoughts that’s stealing your time and attention?
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
OCD is rare. OCD is all about cleanliness. OCD is an anxiety disorder. These are just a few of the many myths that surround obsessive-compulsive disorder
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
When a negative thought pops into your head, what’s the first thing you do? Let it exist? Ignore it? Try to replace it with a more positive one? Pop a
Reviewed by Justin Trout, LPC, QMHP
Social anxiety can be incredibly challenging. Whether it’s a constant dread of saying something wrong in a meeting, or a fear that everyone is judging you
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Justin Trout, LPC, QMHP
You know that feeling of being watched? Like when you’re walking through a crowded room—even though you’re blending in with everyone else, it still feels
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
How do you approach your relationships? Are you open about your boundaries, or do you keep them to yourself? Do you feel the urge to be clingy, or do you
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
It’s human nature for people to have sexual thoughts. You may experience them frequently, or just every once in a while. Sexual thoughts can help you
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Having a baby is often described as an exciting time filled with love, joy, and new experiences. However, the reality for many new parents is more
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Anxiety, or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), can cause persistent and excessive worry that can manifest into physical symptoms, such as fatigue, muscle
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC