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Blog Posts About OCD
Explore blogs on OCD & learn about the symptoms, treatments, & daily management of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Gain tips to help overcome OCD challenges.
OCD
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
OCD
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 en...
September 25, 2024
OCD
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
OCD
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 is...
January 18, 2023
OCD
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 lif...
October 12, 2022
OCD
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
OCD
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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