Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Relationship OCD (ROCD) causes constant doubts about love and relationships. Learn what ROCD really is, how it affects couples, and evidence-based treatment options.

Understanding the universal nature of unwanted thoughts and breaking free from OCD's grip The thought appeared suddenly and without...

Pure O, or purely obsessional OCD, is one of the most misunderstood forms of OCD. Unlike visible compulsions like hand-washing, Pure O involves hidden mental rituals—rumination, mental checking, thought analysis, and neutralizing. These mental compulsions are just as real and disruptive as physical ones. Many sufferers don't realize they have OCD because their compulsions aren't obvious. The crucial revelation: mental rituals ARE compulsions, and Pure O is highly treatable wi

Understand scrupulosity (religious/moral OCD): causes, compassionate ERP treatment, and guidance for families and clergy.

Excerpt: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for OCD treatment, but how does it actually work? This specialized therapy rewires the brain by systematically facing fears without performing compulsions. Through habituation and neuroplasticity, ERP breaks the vicious OCD cycle: obsession → anxiety → compulsion → temporary relief. Research shows 60% of patients recover with ERP treatment.