About OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition where intrusive thoughts, images, or urges create strong anxiety and lead to repetitive behaviors or mental rituals.

Typical patterns

  • Unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions)
  • Repetitive actions or mental rituals (compulsions)
  • Temporary after rituals, followed by the same cycle returning

OCD is treatable

Many people improve significantly with structured treatment. A common evidence-based approach is exposure with response prevention (ERP), often combined with psychoeducation and practical planning.

What this page will include later

  • How OCD differs from normal worry
  • Typical subtypes and symptom patterns
  • What treatment can look like in practice
  • How family and close relations can support recovery