It's one thing to read about the signs, symptoms, and types of OCD, the overlap with other mental disorders, the theoreticals about how obsessions and compulsions can affect your life and career and ...

But what makes OCD different is its severity and impact. If obsessions or compulsions take up large amounts of time, cause you significant distress, or interfere with daily life, it may be a sign of ...

Howie Mandel’s wife Terry pushed him to seek therapy as his OCD worsened. A psychiatrist explains what OCD is, how it differs ...

Defining moral OCD: A form of OCD centered on persistent fears of being a 'bad person,' leading to guilt, worry, and rumination. Common compulsions: Includes reassurance-seeking, overthinking, and ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects millions, but many people don’t recognize its lesser-known forms. Here’s how doctors explain OCD and its treatment. Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects millions ...

The relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression is deep and complex. Understanding why these two conditions often co-occur — and perhaps more important, how to think about ...

Superstition is a natural and common phenomenon. Consider the athlete that doesn’t change underwear on a winning streak; the gambler who blows on a set of dice at the craps table; the sports fan who ...

It’s common to have fears about being a “bad person,” but for most people, these are fleeting thoughts and not true fears about being immoral. However, this isn’t the case for people who suffer from a ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use have a complex relationship. You may be more likely to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD) when living with OCD. Drinking can potentially make ...

With obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), certain thoughts can compel a person to perform cleaning rituals or behaviors in order to prevent a consequence they dread. Specific thoughts, known as ...