Psychology explains why obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) feels so real - and why intrusive thoughts can be incredibly difficult to ignore

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel real. The brain processes ...
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OCD Checking and Washing

"Exposure Therapy/Exposure and Response Prevention." Anyone who does any reading about OCD comes across these terms all the time. Most people (including professionals) THINK that they know what ERP is ...

Psychology says people who check the lock, gas stove and switches again and again aren't forgetful; here's why they do it

Repeatedly checking locks and stoves creates a confidence gap, not a memory issue. This ironic effect erodes certainty as the ...

Identifying brain circuits causally related to OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an extremely incapacitating neuropsychiatric condition. The symptoms of people who ...