We've all heard people say, "I'm so OCD about keeping my room clean," or "He's totally OCD about organising his desk." Of course, who can even forget about Monica Geller (Friends), who ...
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that affects about 1% of the US population. OCD is made up of two distinct symptoms: obsession and compulsions. Although rare, someone can ...
OCD affects over half a million people in the UK and is a condition around which there many popular misconceptions. Many of us will have used the expression “I’m being a bit OCD” when we ...
Treatment for OCD can be delivered through outpatient therapy, via an intensive outpatient therapy program (IOP), or at a residential treatment center. Some people can also benefit from self-help in ...