The “repetition compulsion” is a basic concept in psychotherapy. The compulsion to repeat is particularly interesting because what is repeated is not pleasurable. On the contrary, it is usually a ...

Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex disorder that affects people differently, although it usually involves set patterns of thinking and behavior. Usually, the particular patterns that are ...

I’m sitting in one of the smaller classrooms in Tolman Hall for a psychology discussion section. A student walks in, and the door swings shut behind her. I’m pretty sure the door didn’t close properly ...

The term "OCD" is often wrongly diagnosed to someone who has a strict morning routine or keeps an organized desk. Having OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, has little to do with your cleaning ...