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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.

You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.

OCD and BFRBs can look alike, but they’re not the same. Discover the similarities, important distinctions, and what they mean for treatment and recovery.

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which you have frequent unwanted thoughts and sensations (obsessions) that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). The repetitive ...

Identifying and reducing exposure to triggers can help in managing intrusive thoughts. For instance, you can skip the news or ...

We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, something righteous and meaningful. Here’s a way to do it. Getty Images Americans — particularly young men — are being radicalized by social ...

Dr Alex George has opened up about his struggles with a severe mental health condition in a heartfelt social media post. The 34-year-old doctor and Love Island star was diagnosed with the disorder ...

Let's face it: navigating conversations is tough. Despite how seamless others make it look, oftentimes their intrusive thoughts win over, causing them to do or say something out of line. And while ...