You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means. For therapists like Erin Venker, she often feels like OCD is misunderstood.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be disabling without treatment. Learn more about when and how to seek professional help.
This post was co-authored by Melissa Mose, LMFT. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a cycle characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts, feelings, images, and urges (obsessions) that cause ...
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves stimulating certain parts of your brain with implanted electrodes. It’s a promising treatment for treatment-resistant OCD. The main treatments for OCD are talk ...
Treatment-resistant OCD occurs when standard therapies do not provide adequate relief from obsessive-compulsive symptoms. While many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) improve ...