Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can take many forms. While OCD always involves obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, these are not the same for everyone. OCD is often centered around themes, such as contamination or harm. One theme is existential OCD, which...
Finding people you can have fun with and whom you can also lean on during difficult times isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it when you find them. Friendships play a significant role in having a well-rounded lifestyle. Friends can provide you with a support system...
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...
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