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This article discusses avoiding stressful situations as a way of coping with OCD, along with advice on how to fight against this....

Many OCD sufferers are unable to stop hoarding items that have relatively little value. This can create a chaotic and stressful environment that has a negative effect on OCD sufferers. Hoarding is oft...

Anxiety can contribute to OCD and make existing OCD symptoms worse. As bullying results in considerable anxiety, it is probably not surprising that victims of bullying often develop OCD....

Hypnotherapy is an example of the types of psychological treatment that is available for OCD sufferers. It aims to change thoughts and feelings both consciously and unconsciously, so that OCD sufferer...

Many athletes have rituals and routines that they like to go through before competitions. At first glance, this often appears similar to OCD compulsions, which can raise questions about whether sport ...

Caring for an OCD sufferer can be extremely tough, especially as OCD is one of the mental health disorders that is not often talked about. Because of this, you may be completely in the dark about what...

As relatively little is known about OCD in comparison to other disorders, there are still several prominent misconceptions about OCD and the types of people who suffer from it....

Although OCD sufferers can develop a wide range of different obsessions, some are more common than others. These can include obsessions that are related to contamination or tidiness....

Your GP may refer you to a local Community Mental Health Team for support for OCD. This can involve psychological and psychiatric support and treatment....

Compulsive buying can be classed as a symptom of OCD, although some experts suggest that it is a separate disorder in its own right. Sufferers are affected by impulses that encourage them to buy items...

Intrusive thoughts and paranoia are a common symptom of OCD. In many cases, they can cause so much anxiety and distress that they become an obsession. Although they are frightening, the intrusions wil...

There are several disorders that overlap with OCD. As they often have similar symptoms, it is not uncommon for OCD to be misdiagnosed as a related disorder, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Di...

If your child is suffering from OCD, you may feel as though there is nothing that you can do to help. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can offer support to your child....

OCD sufferers often drink alcohol because it temporarily minimises or removes OCD symptoms. However, this is only temporary, and the symptoms tend to return with a vengeance the following day. Alcohol...

Going on holiday can be a nerve-wracking prospect as an OCD sufferer but there are ways to make the experience less stressful and limit the potential for seeing your OCD symptoms become more intense....

Joining a support group for OCD is a good opportunity to meet fellow OCD sufferers with whom you can share advice and support....

Adele suffers from an OCD cleaning obsession which has taken over her life, like most OCD obsessions and compulsions....

Being obsessed with cleaning can be one of the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially if it has not been previously demonstrated....

Obsessive checking is a common symptom of OCD. Many OCD sufferers fear that something bad will happen if they do not carry out regular checks on windows, doors and electrical appliances, and this can ...

Obsessive cleanliness is one of the symptoms of OCD, and often stems from an obsession with being contaminated by germs and dirt. It often has a big effect on the day-to-day lives of OCD sufferers....

Obsessive tidiness and ordering is a common OCD obsession. In its most extreme form, sufferers are unable to concentrate on anything else until they are fully satisfied that an area is sufficiently ti...

Students often find that their OCD symptoms became worse while at university due to increased stress....

OCD medication usually comes in the form of antidepressants, although other drugs can be prescribed if these have no effect. As with most types of medication, side effects are common. Most OCD suffere...

Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP) is a compulsive ritual that some OCD suffers carry out as a way of reducing stress and anxiety, but many do not seek treatment as they are ashamed of their behaviour....

It's not uncommon for OCD sufferers to find that there are certain barriers that are holding them back from actually getting the treatment that is needed to overcome the condition....

Becoming a mother is a stressful experience at the best of the times but for some women, it triggers OCD symptoms. This is known as postpartum OCD....

Despite not being a widely discussed area of OCD, religious OCD can be just as controlling as any other type of OCD. Within religious OCD, praying and confessing compulsions are common and can cause c...

There are several forms of psychiatric support available for OCD sufferers, including psychodrama groups. Psychiatric support is often combined with psychological support or medication....

In terms of the psychological support that is available for OCD sufferers, there are several options. These options include Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy....

What is the Pure 'O' form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?...

Pure 'O' OCD is classed as a separate type of OCD to traditional OCD, but as there is an overlap between the two, many OCD sufferers are sometimes confused as to whether their symptoms are indicative ...

Children are just as likely to develop Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as adults. The symptoms are often mistaken for stress and similar but ultimately different disorders, which means that your child c...

Relationship OCD can be just as distressing as any other form of OCD. While most types of OCD in general will often put a lot of strain on your relationships with other people, Relationship OCD is spe...

Feeling that you need to repeatedly perform certain tasks is a common symptom of OCD. This is known as performing compulsive rituals, and is often done to ease anxiety caused by obsessions. Commonly p...

Gaining a better understanding of OCD is vital for successfully overcoming the disorder. If psychological and psychiatric treatment does not work for you, you can try self help strategies such as the ...

Some OCD sufferers are reluctant to take anti-depressant medication to reduce or get rid of OCD symptoms as there can be unpleasant side effects attached to them. For a more natural alternative, there...

There are many forms of OCD but here are some of the main types of OCD....

NLP techniques can help you to overcome your OCD symptoms by changing your thought patterns....

When seeking treatment and support for OCD, your GP should be the first port of call. He or she can refer you for psychological or psychiatric support for OCD, as well as prescribing OCD medication....

If your OCD obsessions and compulsive thoughts are making you feel suicidal, it's vital to get support and treatment as quickly as possible to help you deal with the situation....

OCD has two main parts: obsession and compulsion. Some sufferers experience both obsessions and compulsions, but this is not always the case....

Self harm can be a consequence of OCD, particularly if OCD sufferers become frustrated that they cannot complete their compulsive rituals as they intended....

Finding the right therapist can be crucial when it comes to successful OCD treatment, and the wrong therapist can affect your treatment and set back your recovery....

Unlike some disorders, OCD can affect males as much as females. However, experts suggest that some people are more likely to develop OCD....

There are various reasons why your OCD treatment may not work, but this doesn't mean that treatment won't work at all. If you're aware of why your treatment may not be working, you can take some steps...

Many OCD sufferers try to suppress intrusive thoughts and images to get rid of them altogether, but this tactic is not as useful as it may first appear and can actually do more harm than good....