Causes

Understanding what triggers OCD and which groups it affects most commonly. Articles cover different OCD types, related conditions and specific situations that may influence symptoms.

Can Sport Trigger OCD?

Competitive sport can trigger or worsen OCD symptoms due to stress, causing some sufferers to quit playing altogether.

Caring for an OCD Sufferer: What to Expect

How caring for someone with OCD affects the whole household and what you can do to help without making symptoms worse.

Common OCD Misconceptions

Most people misunderstand OCD, thinking it comes from bad parenting or means someone is flawed, but the science tells a different story.

Disorders Related to OCD

OCD shares overlapping symptoms with several conditions like OCPD and body dysmorphic disorder, which can lead to misdiagnosis and wrong treatment approaches.

OCD and Students

University stress can intensify OCD symptoms in students, affecting their studies and social life in ways that create a difficult cycle.

OCD: Skin Picking

Compulsive skin picking is a type of OCD where anxiety triggers repeated picking that damages skin and creates a relief-anxiety cycle.

Postpartum OCD

Some new mothers develop OCD symptoms after giving birth, with obsessions and compulsions centred on their baby's safety and health.

Pure 'O' OCD

Pure 'O' OCD involves intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions rather than visible physical rituals like cleaning or checking.

Relationship OCD

Relationship OCD causes constant doubts about your partner and whether you're truly in love, often leading people to end healthy relationships.

Types of OCD

OCD manifests in different ways, from obsessive thoughts to compulsive behaviours like checking, washing, and hoarding.

What Is OCD?

OCD involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive rituals that people use to cope with anxiety and fear of bad outcomes.

Who Does OCD Affect?

OCD affects men and women equally, but typically appears at different ages and may be triggered by stress and anxiety.