I wholeheartedly believe there is no shame surrounding the OCD experience and recognize the bravery it takes to advocate for oneself and seek help. Perhaps it started with one or two jarring and ...

Obsessions and compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) vary between people and may focus on one or more themes. The term “taboo OCD” refers to OCD themes that center around socially ...

Who hasn’t had a thought they can’t get out of their mind? Or had a random or inappropriate idea pop into their head? Or felt compelled to double-check and triple-check that the front door is locked?

Disclaimer: This article contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. The content may be triggering or distressing for some readers. Reader discretion ...

"The phrase “intrusive thoughts” seems to be having a moment—that is, on TikTok, at least. The hashtag #intrusivethoughts has amassed over 830 million views, and research corroborates the growing ...

None of us can escape intrusive thoughts, the random and usually off-putting musings that include visions of shoving your hand through the center of a beautifully decorated cake or a bridge collapsing ...

The violent thoughts came to me suddenly, and without hesitation, in the summer of June 2017. It was 5pm, and I was lounging around the beach house with my parents, when all at once, I was hit with a ...

Topics explored will include the following: -Intrusive thoughts (what are they, why do they happen, how do I manage them?) -Compulsions (what are they, why they don't help) -The OCD cycle: How to use ...