Staying single can be a genuine choice. But for some, fear and doubt quietly drive avoidance. Here’s how relationship OCD can ...

Many of us have wild thoughts that pop into our heads out of nowhere. But what if those thoughts were harmful and seemed to want to destroy good things in your life? And what if they happened all of ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be disabling without treatment. Learn more about when and how to seek professional help.

If you’ve ever been seriously involved with another person, you’ve probably wound up asking yourself some important questions. “What does it mean when they ask me to meet their friends?” you might ...

No single fear defines the condition. There are familiar obsessions like washing your hands or checking the stove. But there’s also hoarding, hypochondria or a terrible fear you’re going to harm ...

Disclaimer & Trigger Warning: This article, “Understanding the Complex Relationship Between OCD, Anxiety, and Stress,” is written for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not ...

Rates of OCD have increased significantly over the past decade, according to new NHS data — though the reasons are more complex than they appear.

Individuals who experience hoarding related to OCD may have distressing feelings about discarding items. It can drive compulsive saving behaviors that they recognize as excessive. Obsessive-compulsive ...

Mackenzie Reed was 21 years old when obsessive compulsive disorder took over her life near the end of 2019. The registered nurse went from graduating nursing school during the height of the COVID-19 ...

That’s how a lot of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience intrusive thoughts and obsessions. It’s terrifying and exhausting, and one type, known as Relationship OCD (ROCD), ...