Obsessive-compulsive disorder presents in widely different forms, and clinicians have long suspected those variations respond differently to treatment. A new study tracking 152 OCD patients through an eight-week course of exposure and... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by many themes and subtypes. Within the past decade, there has been growing acknowledgement and understanding of what is called relationship OCD, or ROCD for short. As... Read more »
In today’s “cancel culture,” one mistake can have severe consequences. This isn’t to say I’m against holding individuals accountable for their actions, or dismantling power dynamics to empower women, People of Color,... Read more »
Both autistic people and those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience repetitive thoughts. Because of this, autism and OCD are often confused—by professionals, individuals, and families alike. In fact, OCD occurs in 17–37%... Read more »
Some claim to hate uncertainty while simultaneously chasing it, spending their lives being pulled by the hope of ultimately conquering it. At bottom, it isn’t people or things they want; it’s a... Read more »
Lately, on social media and other internet outlets, there’s been a surge of content related to people with various mental health conditions feeling slighted about the casual use of clinical terms to... Read more »
ADHD, autism, and OCD are three distinct conditions that often share overlapping traits. This overlap raises a growing question in psychology: should these diagnoses be seen as part of a broader neurodivergent... Read more »
Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors focused on doubts about one’s romantic relationship or partner. Symptoms include constant questioning of love, relationship “rightness,” or partner’s flaws, often leading... Read more »