TreatMyOCD

03/31/2026

Does anybody else have a huge checking compulsion with their OCD?

For example, maybe you have to triple check if you actually locked the front door... even if that means you’re half way to work but need to drive all the way back *just* to make sure.

Or do you take pictures of the stove being off so you can reference them later and make sure you actually did it (so your house doesn’t burn down, duh)?

These kind of checking compulsions are very common in OCD, and while they might temporarily bring relief, they keep the cycle going in the long run.

If checking compulsions are taking over your life, NOCD is here to help.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and/or get started with specialized OCD treatment today.

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

Some of the most recurring questions and comments we get are about OCD latching onto fears of schizophrenia and psychosis. Here, shares her own experience with similar fears to show you what they can look like and remind you that you’re not alone.

If you find your OCD attaching to similar fears, know that it is treatable. ERP therapy is the most clinically effective treatment for OCD and can help you stop latching onto your obsessions and teach you how to deal with them without compulsions.

If you want to learn more, talk about treatment options or get started today, book a free call using the link in our bio.

03/28/2026

OCD isn’t a personality quirk. It’s a real, often debilitating condition that can make people question who they are at their core.

For some people, OCD latches onto fears of doing something wrong or illegal. That can look like worrying you hurt someone without realizing it, replaying past memories to “check” if you did something bad, or feeling convinced you could end up in jail for something you don’t even remember doing.

These thoughts can feel so intense and convincing that many people are scared to even say them out loud, even to a therapist, out of fear of being misunderstood or getting in trouble.

But these fears are a known way OCD can show up. They don’t mean anything about your character, your intentions, or who you are.

Working with a therapist who specializes in OCD and ERP can make a huge difference. They understand how these thoughts work, and they can help you learn how to respond to them in a way that actually breaks the cycle, not feeds it.

You’re not alone in this, even if it feels like you are.

If you’re ready to take that first step, you can book a free call using the link in our bio to learn more about OCD treatment and get started today.

03/27/2026

FRIDAY OCD MEME DAY ‼️

Also a reminder that it’s never the wrong time to get help for your OCD. If you’re curious about OCD treatment, want to talk to someone about it, learn more or get started today, click the link in our bio and book a free call.

03/27/2026

and talked about OCD on a recent episode of their .

Tana bravely opened up about having OCD, and how it convinced her that she might be dying from appendicitis (something I know a lot of us in the community can relate to).

Being a content creator, Tana shared she wanted to post a tiktok about her intrusive thoughts but was a little scared of how people would react and potentially judge her. She explained that a lot of people in society like to brush OCD off as just having anxiety and don’t take it seriously, which adds to the hesitation of speaking up about it.

This was such an honest and vulnerable explanation of what OCD feels like for so many of us, and Tana is right. So many people with OCD feel scared to share their thoughts because of the stigma and how others react to it.

Thank you Tana and Trisha for being brave enough to speak about this in mainstream media. You genuinely made so many of us feel heard and less alone.

03/26/2026

One of the main reasons people don’t talk about their OCD is because of how embarrassing it can feel. That being said, would you judge someone or think they’re embarrassing for being psychically sick or injured? Definitely not.

shared some of her “embarassing” OCD thoughts to help you all feel less alone (and it certainly helped me because let me tell you, I CANNOT stop checking if I peed myself whenever i’m at the gym 😭😭)

If you feel like thoughts like these are taking over your life, know that our specialized OCD therapists are here to help and will help you every step of the way on your treatment journey.

Book a free call using the link in our bio to learn more about OCD treatment and/or get started today.

03/26/2026

has been brave enough to share her story with POCD vocally, and for that, we can’t thank her enough.

A lot of people struggle with POCD and other taboo themes silently out of the fear of being judged or the fear of others misunderstanding and thinking they actually are their worst nightmares.

We see it all the time. Whenever we post about POCD or a taboo theme, while there’s many comments about how great it is that we’re raising awareness, there’s also just as many of ppl passing judgement, blame, and miseducation. And that is why we will always continue to speak up.

POCD and other taboo OCD themes are NOT reflective of your actual thoughts and desires. In fact, these themes show up because you are SOOOO against what they stand for, that your brain starts worrying about how horrible it would be if the what ifs are real.

If you are dealing with POCD or other taboo themes, you are not a bad person. We want to continue to advocate for these themes so that other 15 year olds like Molly don’t have to go through years of wondering what their intrusive thoughts mean about them and blaming themselves.

Education and awareness is so so important, and we want to thank all of you who continue to spread the message and be there for our community.

If you’re dealing with taboo OCD themes that you’re afraid to talk about, know that there’s nothing our therapists haven’t heard before (seriously) and they’re all SPECIALIZED in OCD treatment, meaning they know your thoughts don’t define you.

They will never judge you, and they are here to help. If you want to learn more about treatment for OCD, talk to someone about it, or get started today, click the link in our bio and sign up for a free call with our team.

03/26/2026

The NOCD team is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Edna Foa.

Dr. Foa was a pioneering force in OCD treatment, helping shape exposure-based therapies that have had a lasting impact on how clinicians understand and treat these conditions.

Exposure and response prevention (ERP), the evidence-based treatment for OCD, is built on the foundation of research and clinical innovation that Dr. Foa worked tirelessly to help advance. Her groundbreaking work is at the core of what NOCD does, enabling us to provide evidence based treatment to the OCD community. We are also honored to have had her serve on our Scientific Advisory Board, where her guidance helped inform our approach to delivering effective, accessible care.

While we mourn her loss, we know Dr. Foa’s legacy lives on through the clinicians she trained, the research she led, and the millions of people who have been able to access life-changing, effective treatment because of her contributions.

We’re endlessly grateful for her work, her leadership, and the path she helped create for the future of mental health care. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her loved ones, colleagues, and everyone she inspired.

03/25/2026

5 signs of OCD in adults that people usually miss:

1️⃣ Overthinking that won’t “turn off”:
Everyone overthinks sometimes. But with OCD, thoughts can feel intrusive, unwanted, and impossible to let go of, even when you know they don’t make sense.

2️⃣ Constant need for reassurance:
It’s one thing to ask for advice. With OCD, it can feel like you need reassurance over and over again just to feel okay, even if the relief doesn’t last.

3️⃣ Mental rituals (not just visible ones):
OCD isn’t always about actions you can see. It can look like replaying conversations, mentally checking, or trying to “cancel out” thoughts in your head.

4️⃣ Avoiding things that trigger thoughts:
Avoidance might seem like anxiety, but with OCD, it’s often about trying to prevent a specific fear or outcome tied to intrusive thoughts.

5️⃣ Feeling responsible for things you can’t control:
OCD can make you feel like your thoughts or actions have the power to cause or prevent something bad, even if logically you know that’s not true.

Sometimes these experiences get brushed off as “just anxiety” or personality quirks. But when it’s OCD, it tends to feel more intense, repetitive, and hard to break out of.

If this sounds like you, you’re not overreacting and you’re not alone. OCD is highly treatable, and the right support can make a real difference.

Book a free call using the link in our bio to learn more or get started today.