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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.
What seems like a harmless habit can cause a lot of disruption in your life–especially if you have OCD. Here's what you can do about it.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you have disturbing intrusive thoughts, you can find yourself asking, “Is something wrong with me?" Here's how therapists approach them.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Getting intrusive thoughts at night? Learn why these thoughts may occur at night, how to deal with them and potential links to OCD.
By Melanie Dideriksen, LPC, CAADC
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn if intrusive thoughts during sex indicate OCD or another mental health condition, and when to seek help. Get expert insights from NOCD.
By Cody Abramson
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about whether OCD causes intrusive dreams, triggers that might make intrusive dreams more likely, and how they can be dealt with in treatment.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Being shy, quiet, or introverted should never be confused with having antisocial personality disorder. Here’s why.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
To the untrained eye, OCD can appear similar to paranoia. But with the right understanding of both, the two are quite distinct.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Feeling anxious about an unwanted kink or fetish? Discover effective steps and expert guidance to address your concerns and find peace of mind.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
The category of "Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders" share certain features. Here's what these conditions have in common.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you find yourself affected by experiences or stimuli that seem minor, but feel hard or even impossible for you to manage?
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror and thought to yourself, “Why am I so ugly?” you’re not alone. Many of us battle insecurities each and every day
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Fear of intimacy, also known as intimacy anxiety or relationship avoidance, can be a difficult and isolating experience. If you’ve typically hesitated to
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s not difficult to understand that while everyone needs to eat to survive, each individual’s relationship with food is quite different. We all have
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
“I think I’m experiencing intrusive thoughts, but they show up as images in my mind rather than words or phrases—are intrusive images even a thing?” Can
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You’re ready to relax, curl up on the couch, and watch a movie—only to feel the stress creeping in the moment you start scrolling through options. What
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Bed rotting is a TikTok trend that’s gained popularity among Gen Zers in the past year, “rotting” being a slang term for being beaten down, reduced, or
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
A steadfast commitment to one’s career is often seen as a commendable trait—especially in the corporate world—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s well-established that regular exercise promotes a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're hitting the gym, the yoga mat, or just doing some cardio in the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Hate vegetables? Refuse to eat seafood? Need the crust cut off from your sandwich, otherwise the whole meal is ruined? If you have a laundry list of
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In spring of 2022, a story about Akihoko Kondo, a man who unofficially married a hologram of a fictional character, appeared in the New York Times. As the
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC