Have you experienced random, intrusive thoughts that seem to appear out of nowhere? Or thoughts that are in contrast to your personality, maybe a thought about intentionally hurting others, horrific ...

The term “intrusive thoughts” has become common parlance from mental health creators on social media such as TikTok, and people have resonated with it. In psychiatry, we don’t usually talk about ...

The relationship between intrusive thoughts and OCD is complex, with intrusive thoughts serving as the driving force behind the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Individuals with OCD may experience ...

The mention of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often conjures images of scrupulous organization and particularity — a ...

Funding: This research was supported by (i) a National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) graduate fellowship (author: BM), (ii) an award from the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in ...

'Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood': Specialists Give An Inside Look Into Living With, And Treating, OCD originally appeared on the Garden City Patch ...

This week, I grappled with overwhelming anxiety as my son embarked on his first school trip without me. Join me as I navigate ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages of ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

Even Jennifer Lawrence knows the fears new moms don’t always talk about, like wondering if your baby is okay while they sleep ...