Pure OCD, or pure “O” OCD, is a type of OCD where compulsions aren’t visible actions, but instead, they’re mostly thought-based. “Pure OCD” is an unofficial obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) type.

I wanted to explain a bit about the concepts of projection, inhibition and compulsion, within the psychotherapeutic context. These concepts are some of the most essential tools in my work with clients ...

If you live with OCD, being exposed to your triggers may sound counterintuitive. But research shows that it may actually help — a lot. People with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may experience ...

Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

For the first time, researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and Amsterdam UMC have identified what happens in neural networks deep within the brain during obsessive thoughts and ...

Occasional binge drinking isn’t uncommon, but about 30 percent of all adults exposed to alcohol go on to engage in compulsive drinking behaviors despite negative effects and consequences – a major ...

The “repetition compulsion” is a basic concept in psychotherapy. The compulsion to repeat is particularly interesting because what is repeated is not pleasurable. On the contrary, it is usually a ...

The term "OCD" is often wrongly diagnosed to someone who has a strict morning routine or keeps an organized desk. Having OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, has little to do with your cleaning ...

There are numerous secrets that psychotherapists learn over time about certain commonly occurring symptoms, situations, or patterns of experience and human behavior and what can help to mitigate or ...

Although anger is not a core symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is a common experience in people with OCD. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and feelings, and a person uses compulsive ...