Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just being neat or liking things a certain way. For the average person living with OCD, it can feel like being stuck in a loop of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors or rituals (compulsions). These are usually motivated by the desire to relieve anxiety or prevent something bad from happening, even if someone knows it doesn’t make logical sense.

Obsessions might include fears of contamination, harming someone, or making a mistake. Compulsions can look like excessive hand-washing, checking, counting, or seeking reassurance. These thoughts and behaviors can take up hours of someone’s day and cause a great deal of distress.

If you are curious if you might be experiencing OCD, feel free to reach out so we can talk more about your symptoms.