When OCD Enters the Relationship: How It Shows Up and Impacts Dynamics
Living with OCD doesn’t mean you can’t have a fulfilling, loving relationship. People with OCD can and do live in healthy partnerships. However, it’s important to understand that OCD is a mental health condition that can contribute to particular relationship issues and complex dynamics…
OCD vs. Perfectionism: Where’s the Line?
Do you identify as a perfectionist? Maybe you like things orderly, you’re naturally neat and driven, and you follow specific personal rules. If this sounds like you, you might be wondering whether your tendencies cross the line into obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)…
Coping with OCD: Essential Tools for Everyday Life
Living with OCD is an ongoing journey, even when you’re actively working with a therapist or taking medication. The daily reality is that managing OCD requires consistent effort and a toolkit of practical strategies that you can use whenever symptoms arise…
More Than Just “Being Neat”: What Is OCD?
“I’m such an OCD neat freak.” or “Everything has to be lined up perfectly in my closet. I definitely have OCD.” Sound familiar?
You’ve probably heard statements like these countless times, or maybe even said them yourself. While these comments might seem harmless, they actually contribute to a harmful stigma that misrepresents what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) really is…