Compulsive acts are a habitual way of coping with the anxiety created by an obsession. OCD may start early in life, even in childhood. It affects both men and women. The commonest form of ...

The National Institute of Mental Health calls OCD a "common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder" that often interferes with ...

People with OCD can fall in love and have happy, committed relationships. Sometimes, entering such a relationship can set off anxiety and trigger OCD symptoms. But with communication, support ...

Whether you are dealing with the recurrent cycle of OCD, endless thoughts of anxiety, or the deep sadness of depression, I'm here to guide you through your recovery journey. In my practice ...

"OCD causes a person to feel they have to do rituals to do things in a certain way to make them feel less anxious… but in reality [compulsions] heighten anxiety." Common types of obsessions and ...