Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with OCD you’re there for them.

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 ...

We all know what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, right? Handwashing. Cleaning a lot. Checking the stove. Organizing your books by color or size or topic or author. If you have a really exotic ...

Program has OCD sufferers kick tires, jump in Dumpsters, touch toilet seats. Feb. 15, 2010 — -- Away from home for a conference, Faye Lange takes a minute before heading out for what she calls ...

Beyond simple quirks and preferences, OCD creates a debilitating cycle of unwanted thoughts and ritualistic behaviors that can hijack everyday life. This mental health condition affects approximately ...

I normally hate using OCD as an adjective, but I think it’s ok this way: Wanna be OCD friends? I ask because I have OCD, too, and hanging with someone else who just gets it can make all the difference ...