Understanding OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and often debilitating condition marked by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing distress. Research has consistently shown that OCD rarely resolves on its own. Left untreated—or improperly treated—it tends to become entrenched, consuming hours of a person’s day and … Continue reading Why Treating OCD Without ERP Can Be Harmful