Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

How I Learned to Stop Avoiding Life

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 15:18

This blog was originally posted on Ten Percent Happier on April 22, 2022 and is reprinted here with permission

What Happened to My Child? Understanding and Treating “Bad Thought” OCD in Children

Saturday, March 5, 2022 - 11:16

The most common rituals for this form of OCD is confessing thoughts to parents and seeking reassurance. While this is the most distressing part for parents, the good news is that if the parents are involved, they can help their children.

Managing COVID-19 Fears as Mental Health Professionals

In Office Therapy and COVID 19 Eda Gorbis

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:51

Many mental health professionals are now conducting patient visits virtually. I am one of the only psychologists left in my building who has stayed behind to continue in-person work while abiding by COVID protocols. Since our practice specializes in refractory OCD spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders a lot of the work done at our outpatient clinic requires in-vivo exposures, which cannot be replicated on Zoom.

It's Not Just OCD About Physical Appearance: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 09:31

In BDD, people are tormented by obsessive thoughts associated with a part or parts of their physical appearance being flawed in some way, yet these flaws tend not to be noticeable to anyone but themselves.

The Power of Saying, “Whatever"

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 17:17

I’m a psychologist who treats OCD and Anxiety Disorders. When my patients get to a point in treatment when they shrug their shoulders and say to me, “Yeah, I had an intrusive thought, but ‘Whatever”, I know we have hit a home run.

The Many Masks of OCD

Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT

Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 11:51

ADAA Member Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT shares information about the various forms of OCD and the best treatment options.

Exposure and Response Prevention for “What If” Thinking in Disorders Other Than OCD

David Raush, PhD

Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 19:34

"What if” thinking is not unique to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It is a feature to a greater or lesser extent in several other conditions. Using what we know about Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) for OCD might improve treatment for these other conditions.[i]

Q&A - What Are Intrusive Thoughts and How Can You Deal with Them?

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 10:50

1. How can you know if something is an intrusive thought, or monkey brain, and what is a genuine desire to do something bad? Where do the intrusive thoughts even stem from?

Exposures: What to Do if Your Clients are Doing Exposures as a Compulsion

Patricia E. Zurita Ona, PsyD

Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 16:26

Anya, a 26-year-old, was in charge of organizing the schedule for the annual camping trip with her college classmates. She was excited and ready to make phone calls and gather prices for transportation, camping sites, etc.

Why Do You Have OCD? Because What You Resist Persists

Michael Stein, PsyD

Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 12:47

My OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) clients often ask me at some point early in therapy, "Why do I have OCD?

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