Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...

Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

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 ...

Dr. Michael Alcée encourages a more compassionate approach to OCD, one that honors creativity, emotional depth, and ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental health disorder, "where a person gets caught in a vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors," explains Guerra. The thoughts and fears such ...

"Here's what it's like to enter a house that's controlled by an extreme germaphobe mom," user @zavhbruh's TikTok begins. Throughout the video, which has racked up more than 44 million views and five ...

Romance-related OCD over-interprets the meaning of small or insignificant flaws in a relationship.

A specific pattern of brain activity in a frontal brain region is linked to compulsive behaviors like excessive hand washing, ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disorder that involves rumination, can lead to paranoid thoughts and paranoia. OCD occurs when a person experiences a cycle of obsessive thoughts and urges ...

A high-frequency brain signal in the frontal cortex is linked to OCD compulsions. Targeted deep brain stimulation rapidly reduced symptoms in severe cases.