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 ...

Although the clichés and jokes you may have heard about obsessive-compulsive disorder – or OCD – tend to focus on cleanliness and tidying, there is much more to it than that. OCD is a mental health ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with ...

It's an often-debilitating disorder that is widely misunderstood and trivialized. Licensed professional counselor Christine Babinec shard the truth about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (also known as ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

If you have an obsessive but irrational fear, it would probably be pretty difficult for anyone to talk you out of it. Because irrational fears, by definition, aren't rational, which is one of the ...

Matt just broke up with his partner, and he can’t stop thinking about what went wrong in the relationship. Alex has an extensive interview coming up, and she’s obsessing and can’t sleep. Morgan’s ...

Getting something stuck in your head — the catchy chorus of a song, a gruesome image from the news — can be annoying for anyone. But annoying can become alarming when intrusive thoughts, worries, or ...