No single fear defines the condition. There are familiar obsessions like washing your hands or checking the stove. But there’s also hoarding, hypochondria or a terrible fear you’re going to harm ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be disabling without treatment. Learn more about when and how to seek professional help.
Rates of OCD have increased significantly over the past decade, according to new NHS data — though the reasons are more complex than they appear.
Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and disabling disorder characterized by intrusive disturbing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors to deal with these thoughts (compulsions).