Counseling Psychologist Dr. Charlotte Michelle Sanchez joined WRBL to discuss obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.

The chains of habit are too weak to be felt, until they are too strong to be broken. —Samuel Johnson, 1789 We can now safely say that, worldwide, there are millions of people affected by ...

Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder often means dealing with intrusive thoughts, repeated rituals, and a constant need to reduce fear or uncertainty. Daily life can feel slower, heavier, and ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental health disorder, "where a person gets caught in a vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors," explains Guerra. The thoughts and fears such ...

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. The obsessive-compulsive and related disorders chapter in the DSM-5 adds four items including substance/medication-induced obsessive-compulsive and related ...

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is based on lived experience and research. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice. If you or someone you know is ...

When people encounter Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for the first time, either by experiencing it personally or by interacting with a sufferer, their initial reaction is frequently: “this makes no ...

People with OCD are known for being clean, but for people who experience it, it's about a lot more than getting the dirt off their hands. Clinical psychologist, Brodrick Brown, said OCD is when a ...

Using a high-powered MRI scanner, scientists have discovered an imbalance between neurochemicals in parts of OCD patients’ brains key to decision-making and habit. Chemical imbalances were related to ...

Disclaimer & Trigger Warning: This article, “Understanding the Complex Relationship Between OCD, Anxiety, and Stress,” is written for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not ...

Emily, from Barnsley, says she wants to raise people's awareness of the debilitating condition.