The “Uncertainty” Mechanism: Compulsive traits are linked to a specific decision-making strategy where habits are favored ...

Compulsive traits are tendencies to repeat patterned behaviors. They are often seen in psychiatric conditions such as ...

Are you feeling trapped by your own mind? Battling debilitating thoughts, constant worry, and scary, unwanted thoughts? I specialize in treating Pure Obsessional OCD (Pure O), where the fight is ...

Maia Kinney-Petrucha is a writer, performer, and social media influencer living in Massachusetts. She speaks with Business Insider about being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder at age 4.

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With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.

Individuals who experience hoarding related to OCD may have distressing feelings about discarding items. It can drive compulsive saving behaviors that they recognize as excessive. Obsessive-compulsive ...