Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic medical condition, not a personal choice or a moral failing. Loved ones who want to be supportive must be mindful of the profound effects OCD can have ...

Have you struggled with OCD? Forum reporter Meredith Holt wants to talk to you for an upcoming story on the disorder. Email her at [email protected]. [email protected] July 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM ...

OCD is an anxiety disorder that causes repetitive thoughts or sensations (obsessions), which lead the patients to do something repeatedly (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with ...

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Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health ...

(MASS APPEAL) – In this age of COVID-19, it’s common to hear people, who are being extra careful, joke that they are “so OCD!”. But Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is no laughing matter. It ...

Elizabeth McIngvale-Cegelski, Ph.D., LMSW, was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder as a child. In an effort to help those living with OCD and other illnesses, McIngvale-Cegelski made it her ...

OCD can have a significant impact on relationships and other aspects of daily life. Individuals may experience isolation and have reduced opportunities for social connection due to symptoms. Obsessive ...

OCD can sometimes involve distressing, intrusive thoughts about suicide, typically distinct from genuine suicidal ideation. Treatment like exposure therapy can help individuals heal from harmful ...