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Compulsions and the Misunderstanding of OCD

There are few things like the feeling when intense worry lifts. Whatever degree of anxiety you’re feeling– whether your kid still isn’t…

Jan 24, 2019

Compulsions and the Misunderstanding of OCD

Jan 24, 2019

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Five myths about bipolar disorder that make things worse

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 2.6% of the population over age 18, or about 6.5 million people in the United States alone. But most…

Jan 4, 2019

Five myths about bipolar disorder that make things worse

Jan 4, 2019

Patrick Carey

Building a genuine life with OCD: Expert tips from Dr. Marisa Mazza

We’re featuring a series of eye-opening op-eds by clinicians and researchers who are enthusiastic about sharing what they’ve learned…

Dec 18, 2018

Building a genuine life with OCD: Expert tips from Dr. Marisa Mazza

Dec 18, 2018

Patrick Carey

Handling OCD As It Comes: A True Story of

We’re excited to share a guest post by M Johnson, and grateful for this generous retelling of a difficult story. It’s about the many paths…

Dec 14, 2018

Handling OCD As It Comes: A True Story of

Dec 14, 2018

Patrick Carey

Is there a cure for OCD?

Plenty of people claim to know the cure for obsessive-compulsive disorder. With a quick search you’ll find stories about yoga, diets, and…

Dec 13, 2018

Is there a cure for OCD?

Dec 13, 2018

Patrick Carey

Can you tell your therapist everything?

Because the intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images, urges, and feelings that characterize OCD are often disturbing, it can be very…

Dec 11, 2018

Can you tell your therapist everything?

Dec 11, 2018

Patrick Carey

Where can I find a good online OCD test?

There are hundreds of OCD tests and “OCD quizzes” online. Some aim to help people self-diagnose; others turn obsessive-compulsive disorder…

Dec 7, 2018

Where can I find a good online OCD test?

Dec 7, 2018

Patrick Carey

Can OCD be treated without medication?

Yes, to give a simple answer.

Dec 4, 2018

Can OCD be treated without medication?

Dec 4, 2018

Patrick Carey

Learning to Drum: How I Faced OCD

In the summer before fourth grade, one of my friends got a drum set. I’d go over and see it sitting there, shiny and red, imagining myself…

Nov 7, 2018

Learning to Drum: How I Faced OCD

Nov 7, 2018

Patrick Carey

What exactly is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?

You might’ve noticed that exposure and response prevention, or ERP, is the most commonly recommended form of therapy for…

Oct 30, 2018

What exactly is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?

Oct 30, 2018

Patrick Carey

Patrick Carey

Writer at NOCD, a global platform for OCD community and recovery. We work with experts to spread better OCD information. Find us at www.treatmyocd.com

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