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Although people joke about being obsessive or compulsive, having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is no laughing matter. The bondage you feel to the obsessive thoughts and rituals is distressing. OCD can disrupt relationships. Even the smallest tasks become difficult to perform. For example, Libby can’t balance her checkbook because every entry must be perfectly written, or…

 “Stop being so OCD!” “You are obsessed with your phone.” “I am obsessed with him!” “I am obsessed with that line of make-up!” The term OCD is thrown around casually in our culture. It usually refers to liking something a lot or being very particular. This causal use of the term implies something fleeting that…

It’s a term we casually throw around, “I’m so OCD.” But for those who suffer, it’s no causal matter. It was 9:00p.m. Eric was rechecking every door in the house to make sure it was locked. He didn’t do this once, or even twice a night. Eric had to check the doors at least ten times before he…

In any year, 1% of the U.S. population suffers with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) according to NIMH. OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety (obsessions) and behaviors or thoughts that reduce that anxiety (compulsions). Is is often debilitating. But a five step treatment approach can help. It is called Exposure plus Response Prevention.…
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