Related Symptoms & Conditions
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.
For many people using the internet can be an extremely stressful experience—and yet, modern life means we’re using it constantly.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Worries that you’re breaking with reality can be a sign of several different mental health conditions that require specific treatment.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
While struggling with OCD and anxiety can be daunting or even debilitating, effective treatment for both conditions is available.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s imperative that you’re familiar with the telltale signs that someone may need to find help for hoarding disorder.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If someone you love may have hoarding disorder, you can play a role in getting them the help they deserve.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re worried that you’re accommodating someone’s mental health problem, learning about how to help is a powerful first step.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
With an issue as pressing as climate change, it can feel impossible to balance staying informed with staying hopeful and moderating anxiety.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
These thoughts and fears are common, but that doeesn't mean they can't be distressing. Learn about potential reasons for your symptoms.
So when we talk about “trust issues,” what are we really talking about? Learn what mental health conditions may involve these experiences.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
"Obsession" has several definitions. OCD does not involve what most people associate with being “obsessed” with a person.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In 1979, Eija-Riitta Eklöf, who was in love with structures, married the Berlin Wall. Yes, a wall. Eklöf made the case that objectophilia, the sexual or
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Love can feel powerful and all-consuming, especially in the early stages of a relationship. Sometimes these feelings can be thrilling and fun—but
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You come out of a trance of mindlessly reading through social media posts and realize that hours have passed. Even worse, now you feel extremely anxious
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you frequent social media, you may have seen TikToks or Instagram Reels where people share their extensive hygiene routines. They’ll slather on various
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
When you think of emotional immaturity, you might call to mind examples of teens feeling they have license to express themselves in any way they choose,
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
As you go through life, your brain is constantly taking in and processing information. Every day, every minute, every second. And every day, every minute,
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
There’s the anxiety you feel because something stressful is actually happening and then there’s anxiety you feel because something might, potentially,
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s hard to deny that our phones have become a huge part of daily life. Those little rectangular screens support everything from our communication and
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Everyone feels unmotivated from time to time. It might manifest as a feeling of “I just don’t want to do anything,” or “Nothing I do interests me,” or “I
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Binge eating disorder (BED), one of the most common eating disorders, is characterized by episodes of urges to eat large amounts of food in a short period
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC