Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts and behaviors meant to provide relief. These compulsive actions become habit in OCD because they only work for a short time. The obsessions keep coming...
Many people struggle with mental health conditions that make it hard to go outside. Mental health disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression might make you think, “I can’t leave the house.” The idea of stepping out of your home may bring...
Compulsions are the behavioral part of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that keeps the obsessive thoughts coming back louder and more upsetting than before. They begin as ways to get temporary relief from distressing, unwanted thoughts. However, the relief is...
Hoarding behaviors are sometimes a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). There’s also a separate condition called hoarding disorder. Hoarding usually comes along with significant distress. It can affect a person’s physical health and safety, and people who...
Compulsions are the behavioral response to intrusive thoughts in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They’re actions people take or thoughts they think to combat their obsessive worries, fears or discomfort. For example, if a person has intrusive thoughts about...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms can affect a teen’s daily functioning, their academic performance, their social life and other aspects of life. Teens who have OCD may have difficulty getting through their morning or nighttime routine. They may have...
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