Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.

Intrusive thoughts are some of the most personal and agonizing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thanks to OCD, just one single unpleasant thought or image—violent, sexual, obscene, ...

The exact reason why we experience intrusive thoughts isn't fully understood. These unwanted, disturbing thoughts are called intrusive thoughts, and they can be very unsettling. But here's the thing, ...

Have you ever had scary thoughts pop into your head that you just couldn't stop thinking about? They're called intrusive thoughts, and they are distressing, repetitive and unwanted. They can be ...

Many people with OCD first get advice from internet chat forums or therapists untrained in OCD. Although the advice-givers are usually well-meaning, the messaging isn’t always consistent with best ...

What if I kissed this stranger? What if I just stopped turning up for work? While intrusive thoughts like these can pop into your mind, they are common and usually easy to brush off for what they are ...

Are bad thoughts barring you from sweet dreams? California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on Instagram, has taken to the platform to share a simple hack for falling asleep when ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. It takes an average of 14 to 17 years for people to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ...

Disclaimer: This article contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. The content may be triggering or distressing for some readers. Reader discretion ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages of ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...