Living with OCD

OCD can make you feel like something terrible is always around the corner. So, that frustration you feel? Perfectly normal.

Have you ever wondered if your child’s behaviors were typical fears and stresses for their age? Or noticed that they seemed more anxious than other

This is a guest post by Jackie Shapin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. There is a

It can be stressful to watch your partner suffer from a mental health condition, especially when that condition is as frequently misunderstood as

Where do we draw the line between who we are and the mental health conditions that can shape our thoughts and feelings? How can we know what comes from

We're incredibly proud of the therapists in the NOCD network. While all of them are trained in delivering evidence-based treatment for

It’s common for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to wonder if its symptoms might change over the course of their lives. While everyone’s

As a clinician, I can tell you that everyone experiences obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) differently. But there are two key characteristics of this

While obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misrepresented as a preoccupation with being clean and organized, the truth is that this serious, often

Frustration, sadness, and despair. Feeling like you’re trapped in a cycle. Everyday tasks seeming like insurmountable obstacles. While anyone who’s

I think that for most people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or any mental health condition, there comes a breaking point. Eventually,

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) can make it hard to distinguish between a true threat and an exaggerated one. The anxiety and unrelenting doubt of OCD

We've probably all put off an important task at some point, not because of laziness or bad time management, but because of the challenging emotions

As December comes to an end, many people turn their attention towards reflecting on the past year, considering goals for the year ahead, and making plans

As the current year comes to a close, many people start thinking about what they want from the New Year. For some, this is an exciting time—it’s a new

The end of the year is a time for reflection and at NOCD, we’re reflecting on our efforts to bring hope to people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), are looking to learn more about it, or have been managing your symptoms

Have you ever been given advice about your mental health that was unhelpful, or even harmful? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common experience. Even

Many children look forward to the holidays for the break from school, time with family, traditions, treats, and gifts that this time of year often brings.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year," or so the song goes. And while it's true that the holidays can be a time of anticipation and excitement, it's