The violent thoughts came to me suddenly, and without hesitation, in the summer of June 2017. It was 5pm, and I was lounging around the beach house with my parents, when all at once, I was hit with a ...

A new scientific review suggests that OCD could be divided into five biological subtypes, revealing key clues for its ...

Content note: this article contains descriptions of intrusive thoughts (including thoughts about harming a child) and suicidal thoughts that readers may find upsetting. For the majority of parents ...

Intrusive thoughts are some of the most personal and agonizing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Thanks to OCD, just one single unpleasant thought or image—violent, sexual, obscene, ...

You're standing on a balcony enjoying the view, and suddenly, a disturbing thought flashes through your mind – "What if I jump?" Or maybe you're holding your ...

Who hasn’t had a thought they can’t get out of their mind? Or had a random or inappropriate idea pop into their head? Or felt compelled to double-check and triple-check that the front door is locked?

I was diagnosed with OCD, which was a relief but also confusing. I eventually learned more about OCD and how to manage it to live a happy life. I knew I had anxiety, but I always thought I had it ...

Disclaimer: This article contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. The content may be triggering or distressing for some readers. Reader discretion ...