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If you think compulsions are unpleasant and involuntary, you haven't kept up with modern conceptions of OCD, which find that ...

You’ve probably seen it before: the TV character dramatically washing their hands or painstakingly straightening every object on their desk. You’ve probably heard people on social media saying, “I’m ...

A busy mom (who asked to remain anonymous) tells writer Alyssa Shelasky what it's like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Those who experience the paralyzing psychological and social effects of obsessive-compulsive disorder can often find relief in cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. But not everyone who may benefit ...

Owning up to having OCD can indeed be a challenging and emotionally fraught experience. However, overcoming the associated shame and embarrassment is a crucial step towards managing the condition ...

The sense of agency (SoA), or the perception of control over one’s actions and their outcomes, has been proposed to be attenuated in individuals with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and ...

The mention of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often conjures images of scrupulous organization and particularity — a picture of perfectionism. Some might also think of a fear of germs or ...

People with OCD tend to give themselves a hard time. When they're stuck on an obsession, they reach a critical choice point, Jerud says: They can either give in to their urges to try to reduce their ...

There are plenty of beauty topics that spark intense debate on TikTok, including one that’s shockingly simple—washing your body. What could there possibly be to debate, you may be wondering? Well, ...

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an unending battle for Luke Combs. During a recent appearance on Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard, the musician dismissed the idea that some elements ...