Ever heard someone say, "Why don't you just stop doing those behaviors?" to your OCD concerns? Perhaps you've even said it to yourself. If willpower alone could cure OCD, we'd all be symptom-free by now, wouldn't we?

Let's cut straight to the chase: OCD treatment isn't cheap. But neither is living with untreated OCD.

As someone who's both treated OCD professionally and battled it personally, I'm here to give you the unfiltered truth about what OCD treatment costs—financially, emotionally, and practically. And I promise to do it without the clinical jargon that makes your eyes glaze over.

Ahh, relationships. That magical concoction of butterfly-inducing joy, profound connection, and—let's be honest—occasional doubt. We've all wondered at some point: "Is this the right person for me?" or "Do they really love me as much as I love them?"

Have you ever wondered if your mind can torture you in more ways than one? Spoiler alert: it absolutely can. Let's dive into the world of OCD subtypes and discover why your brain might be pulling double (or triple) duty in the intrusive thought department.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1-3% of the population, causing significant distress and functional impairment. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often recommended for OCD, not all forms of CBT are created equal. In fact, many traditional approaches can actually make OCD symptoms worse rather than better.

Let's get real about OCD, shall we? Because if I see one more TV show depicting OCD as just "being super organized" or "washing hands a lot," I might scream into my meticulously arranged throw pillows. It's no wonder people search desperately for a "cure"—misinformation, shame, and the sheer exhaustion of living with OCD can make anyone feel desperate for a way out.