People with relationship OCD, on the other hand—or R-OCD, a lesser-known subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder—can’t.

Zack Tucker can remember exactly when it started. He was in his first serious relationship and had climbed a mountain in the ...

Some people consider obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) a form of neurodivergence — but it depends on your definition of neurodiversity. The term “neurodivergent” is typically used to describe people ...

Picture this: Life looks fine from the outside. Work is stable, relationships are intact, and nothing “obvious” is wrong. Yet inside, there’s a relentless, private interrogation running on a loop: Why ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic medical condition, not a personal choice or a moral failing. Loved ones who want to be supportive must be mindful of the profound effects OCD can have ...

People with OCD tend to give themselves a hard time. When they're stuck on an obsession, they reach a critical choice point, Jerud says: They can either give in to their urges to try to reduce their ...

An obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) attack, such as intrusive thoughts, can be overwhelming and may feel similar to a panic attack. People may have thoughts they wish they could stop thinking or ...

“‘Just right’ OCD” is a nonclinical way to describe an urge to ensure things are symmetrical or “just right” that can occur in OCD. This condition can be treated with therapy or by addressing ...