A new scientific review suggests that OCD could be divided into five biological subtypes, revealing key clues for its ...

It’s one thing to read about the signs, symptoms, and types of OCD, the overlap with other mental disorders, the theoreticals about how obsessions and compulsions can affect your life and career and ...

Trying to control others by imposing rigid rules, demanding conformity, micromanaging tasks, or punishing deviation is more ...

Contamination OCD is one of the most common subtypes of OCD. It is characterized by fear of getting contaminated with something and compulsive behaviors that are performed to eliminate the risk of ...

With obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), certain thoughts can compel a person to perform cleaning rituals or behaviors in order to prevent a consequence they dread. Specific thoughts, known as ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use have a complex relationship. You may be more likely to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD) when living with OCD. Drinking can potentially make ...

Imagine being late to all your appointments because getting out of your house entails so many time-consuming rituals that you’re spending an hour repeatedly going back to your house to make sure the ...

Superstition is a natural and common phenomenon. Consider the athlete that doesn’t change underwear on a winning streak; the gambler who blows on a set of dice at the craps table; the sports fan who ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. While OCD primarily affects daily functioning, it can often extend to sleep ...