“‘Just right’ OCD” is a nonclinical way to describe an urge to ensure things are symmetrical or “just right” that can occur in OCD. This condition can be treated with therapy or by addressing ...

Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...

Religious OCD, or scrupulosity, is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where a person experiences obsessions and compulsions that fixate on religion or morality. Treatment can involve ...

I have to confess: I’m a user. Before my proper diagnosis and treatment, playing video games was one of the few activities I could count on to reliably reduce my OCD symptoms. I’ve dealt with the ...

There is likely no conclusive answer to which therapy forum works best for treating OCD. Since the start of the pandemic, therapy sessions began being conducted virtually. This is a new development in ...