Reversing or neutralizing thoughts with OCD
Article on reversing or neutralizing thoughts with OCD
OCD and Staring: Looking at people and things obsessively
Article on staring obsessions and compulsions in OCD, whether staring at things or people.
Checking OCD
Repeatedly verifying that things are safe, correct or complete, such as checking locks, appliances, messages, or memories.
Washing or cleaning
Article on washing and cleaning compulsions in OCD
Ordering and Symmetry OCD
A need to arrange items until they feel balanced, aligned or “just right.” It may also be a need to do compulsions on both sides of the body.
Counting and numbering
Article on counting and numbering compulsions in OCD
Hoarding compulsions in OCD
A difficulty discarding items due to fears of needing them later or making a mistake. This can lead to clutter and significant interference with daily life.
Ruminating and OCD
Rumination is a mental compulsion involving repetitive, unproductive thinking about fears, past events or hypothetical scenarios.
Repeating words or phrases with OCD
Repeating words or phrases can be a compulsion in OCD.
Perfecting things or starting over with OCD
Redoing tasks until they feel flawless or complete. This can make simple activities feel exhausting and impossible to finish.
Asking for reassurance with OCD
Asking for reassurance may seem logical, but it can be a compulsion in OCD. Like any compulsion, this reinforces the OCD cycle.
Avoiding places, people or things with OCD
Staying away from certain places, people, thoughts or situations that trigger anxiety. Avoidance can shrink a person’s world and maintain OCD symptoms over time.
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