You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
Many of us have wild thoughts that pop into our heads out of nowhere. But what if those thoughts were harmful and seemed to ...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, anxiety disorders, and stress are interconnected conditions that can have a profound impact on an individual's well-being.
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often confused. Both conditions can cause significant distress and impairment to daily functioning, and both often ...
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OCPD vs. OCD: What’s the Difference?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) sound alike and have several symptoms in common. “Both can involve perfectionism, rigidity, anxiety, and ...
This post is co-authored with Tatyana Mestechinka, Ph.D., Founder and Director of CBT For Better Living Becoming a mother is often portrayed as a magical and fully joyful experience. Yet, for many ...
You’re feeling on edge, your sleep is off, and your thoughts are racing. Is it just a stressful week, or something deeper? Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing—and ...
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder and not a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The main difference is that OCD involves obsessions and compulsions, ...