Perfectionism or OCD? Understanding The Difference
OCD and perfectionism can mix together so seamlessly that people often don’t realize they’re dealing with two different patterns. Both can show up as a fear of mistakes, avoidance, overchecking, or th...
4 Dec 202546min
Helpful Tips If Your OCD Flared Over Thanksgiving Weekend
A lot of people with OCD come out of Thanksgiving weekend feeling guilty, behind, or convinced they “should have” used the time differently. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains how quickly OCD...
30 Nov 20256min
If OCD Turns Thanksgiving Into a Spiral, Do This
Thanksgiving has a way of triggering OCD in places you don’t expect. A small doubt about the food, the table setup, or how an interaction “should” feel can snowball into a spiral before you realize it...
27 Nov 20256min
The Automatic OCD Compulsions You Don’t Notice Yourself Doing
Automatic mental compulsions are one of the easiest ways OCD pulls you in without warning — you don’t plan them, you don’t choose them, and half the time you don’t even notice they’ve started. One mom...
23 Nov 20255min
I Thought OCD Was Fueling My Success… It Wasn't
Paige DeAngelo used to look at her anxiety and rituals as the engine behind everything she accomplished. When she pushed through dance rehearsals, launched her mascara business, or chased new opportun...
20 Nov 202542min
The Overlap Between OCD and Anxiety Explained
OCD rarely ever shows up on its own. Many people experience anxiety disorders alongside it, including panic, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and somatic anxiety. In this video, NOCD therapist Sha...
13 Nov 202541min
The Types of OCD No One Talks About
Most people think OCD is just about cleaning, germs, or being organized — but that’s only a small part of it. In reality, OCD can latch onto anything: your faith, your relationships, your memories, ev...
10 Nov 202511min
NFL Player Braden Smith Opens Up About His OCD Journey
Braden Smith built his NFL career by overpowering defenders every Sunday as an offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts. But away from the field, he was fighting something he couldn’t see — intrus...
6 Nov 202546min
