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Explore blogs on OCD & learn about the symptoms, treatments, & daily management of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Gain tips to help overcome OCD challenges.
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OCD Symptoms in Women & Where to Get Treatment in Chicago
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an exhausting, isolating, and deeply misunderstood condition. This can be especially true for women whose symptoms are often dismissed as “overthinking,” perfectionism, anxiety, or simply being “too emotional.” M...
May 21, 2026
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD - A Guide for Chicago Residents
If you have OCD, you know how overwhelming it can feel to live with constant intrusive thoughts, doubt, and anxiety. You may find yourself stuck in repetitive behaviors or mental rituals — like checking, reassurance-seeking, reviewing past events, or tryi...
May 19, 2026
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Relationship OCD (ROCD): Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment
It happens to all of us every now and then. You’re dating someone, perhaps you are even engaged to the person, and the thought pops into your head “are they really the one?” or “what if I don’t really love them?” For most people, those thoughts are uncom...
May 19, 2026
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Harm OCD: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment in Chicago
If you’re experiencing distressing thoughts about harming yourself or others, it can feel confusing, scary, and even isolating. You might find yourself questioning what these thoughts mean about you. These thoughts can feel deeply unsettling, especially b...
April 29, 2026
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How to Stop Biting Nails
Nail-biting… it's a habit many of us pick up without even realizing it. Whether it starts as a way to cope with stress, boredom, or just out of pure habit, it can be surprisingly hard to break. One minute you're deep in thought, and the next, your finger...
December 11, 2024
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What is OCD? Your Expert Guide
As a therapist who has treated obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in its many forms, I’ve found myself doing some pretty unexpected things alongside my patients. I’ve stuck my fingers in public toilets, I've rolled around on the floor, I’ve spilled an e...
September 25, 2024
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What to Know About Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
Trichotillomania is the word to define the obsessive-compulsive need to pull out one’s hair. While it is most often not a dangerous compulsion, living with a hair-pulling disorder can hurt a person's body image and damage their self-confidence. It can be...
March 08, 2023
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What to Know About Skin Picking Disorder (Excoriation)
It's not uncommon for individuals to pick at a scab, a pimple, or a bothersome bump on their skin. However, if you find it challenging to resist the urge to pick at your skin, you may have a skin-picking disorder like excoriation. Excoriation disorder i...
January 18, 2023
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Staying Motivated in OCD Treatment
In observance of OCD Awareness week, October 9-15, it can be helpful to discuss how patients can stay motivated to challenge OCD symptoms. McLean Hospital defines Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as, “A serious condition that can disrupt someone’s daily li...
October 12, 2022
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Living With Someone Who Has OCD: A Family Guide
Mental illness affects over 50 million adults in the United States alone. A healthy balance of therapy, medication, and support can help these individuals live happy, successful, and productive lives. As a family member of someone with a mental health dia...
August 03, 2022
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How to Master Intrusive Thoughts in 5 Simple Steps
Have you ever been trying to decide what you wanted to do for dinner but another thought popped into your head? As you return your thoughts back to potential dinner options the thought comes back into your mind. No matter what you do this thought continu...
October 16, 2018
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