‘It’s the original ideas around adapting irrational thoughts – the “cognitive” part of CBT – that seem to have trickled most into the mainstream.’Illustration: Rita Liu/The Guardian The first time I ...

People often told Elona Washington, a publisher from the Nashville area, that she “acted like she had OCD.” She would panic if bobby pins in her hair faced different directions or would be so afraid ...

People with relationship OCD, on the other hand—or R-OCD, a lesser-known subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder—can’t.

Many of us have wild thoughts that pop into our heads out of nowhere. But what if those thoughts were harmful and seemed to want to destroy good things in your life? And what if they happened all of ...

It is not uncommon to hear an OCD sufferer make a comment such as “OCD thoughts are ruining my life,” or “I have to get rid of these thoughts!” This refrain is echoed by many of my clients who lament ...

Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition in which a person experiences involuntary obsessions and compulsions that may cause distress.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) says obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and ...

Mindfulness skills training can be a helpful component of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment, as it entails observing thoughts, feelings, sensations, images, and urges without judgment and ...

Think you know obsessive-compulsive disorder? Think again. OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Many assume it’s all about being tidy or organized, but the reality is far ...