Many people think they're a little "OCD." But there are many misconceptions about this serious psychological disorder.

Yikes! I can only imagine how pretentious that must sound. Who am I to speak on behalf of the OCD community? It's not as if we're some organized group (though I suppose many of us, ourselves, are ...

(CNN) — When someone likes things just so or always seems to have their home in perfect condition, others may say “he is so OCD.” But OCD — obsessive-compulsive disorder — isn’t a nifty personality ...

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with OCD you’re there for them.

“I’m so OCD about things.” It's a phrase frequently tossed around and often used loosely. While it's a term that carries a lot of weight and seriousness, it's a condition that gets downplayed when ...

This past week, from Oct.10–16, was International OCD Awareness Week—a week I never thought would have any significance for me. However, after beginning college, my struggle with mental health and ...

When most people quip that they're "a bit OCD," they probably just mean they're a neat freak. For Howie Mandel, it means much more than that. Though the "America's Got Talent" judge didn't receive his ...

People with symmetry OCD feel intense distress when things don’t feel “just right” or aren’t symmetrical, even if there’s no clear logic behind it. Symmetry OCD isn’t a personal choice or trait.

October is OCD Awareness Month, and for the first time in Indiana, a walk this Saturday will be dedicated to raising understanding and support for people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In a conversation with ChatGPT, I told my AI 'therapist' I was crashing out after seeing my ex. No matter what I said, it told me I was right.