OCD Basics

OCD loves to trap people in a never-ending game of mental whack-a-mole. You smack down one intrusive thought only for three more to pop up. And just when you think you've got a handle on things, OCD changes the rules. But here's the truth: understanding the cycle that keeps OCD spinning is the first step to breaking free from it. And with ACT-infused ERP (that's Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combined with Exposure and Response Prevention), you've got a powerful approach that tackles OCD from multiple angles.

"I'm so OCD about my desk organization!" "She's totally OCD about her schedule." "My OCD is acting up—I need everything color-coded!"

Record scratch.

Let's get straight to the point: intrusive thoughts are those unwanted, often disturbing mental visitors that pop into your head uninvited – like that weird neighbor who shows up at dinner time without calling first.

What is OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment. Ever catch yourself wondering if you locked the door—not once, but fifteen times in five minutes? Or maybe you've had disturbing thoughts pop into your head that made you think, "What kind of person am I for thinking THAT?" If these experiences sound familiar—and especially if they're disrupting your life—you might be dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).