I’ve Treated OCD For 27 Years. Here’s What I’ve Learned
Dr. Patrick McGrath has been treating OCD for nearly 27 years, and there are still parts of the job that never get easier. He’s watched people suffer for years without the right diagnosis, receive tre...
7 Sep 7min
I’m A Psychologist And I Still Didn’t Know I Had OCD
Santina Cilento works as a school psychologist, so she knew what OCD was. What she didn’t realize was that she had been living with it herself for years. The rigid rules, the need for certain numbers,...
3 Sep 39min
Why OCD Makes You Question Your Own Memories
A memory feels a little fuzzy, and suddenly OCD wants an answer. Did that really happen? Did you miss something? Did you do something wrong without realizing it? What starts as a small doubt can turn ...
30 Aug 5min
Why OCD Makes You Feel Like You Have To Confess Everything
OCD can take something as simple as honesty and turn it into a rule: if you don’t say every thought out loud, you’re hiding something. That pressure can make people feel like they have to confess intr...
27 Aug 6min
5 Pieces Of Advice That Can Make OCD Worse
"Trust your gut” or “just stop thinking about it” — these might sound like helpful things to tell someone struggling with OCD, but they can actually make things worse. OCD already thrives on doubt, re...
23 Aug 8min
She Worked On Beetlejuice And Jurassic Park And Did Not Know She Had OCD
Lynette Eklund spent decades building creatures and effects for some of Hollywood’s most recognizable movies, including Beetlejuice and Jurassic Park. Behind that career, though, was something she did...
20 Aug 44min
My OCD Recovery Inspired Me To Become A Therapist
Tandy Cyrus didn’t begin her career in mental health. She spent years working in juvenile probation, helping young people navigate difficult circumstances while slowly realizing she wanted to make a d...
16 Aug 16min
Thoughts Are NOT The Only Thing Intrusive About OCD
OCD isn't just intrusive thoughts. OCD can also create unwanted experiences that go far beyond thoughts — vivid images, uncomfortable feelings, intense urges, and even physical sensations that can fee...
13 Aug 5min
