Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a chronic condition in which a person demonstrates an excessive focus on details, order and rules, and the need to achieve a perfect outcome, often ...

From the outside, OCD can look like (and feel like!) an attempt to control others. But actually, it's the person with OCD who ...

The key difference between being “in love” and being “obsessed” lies in the ability to maintain balance. If someone begins to neglect their responsibilities, health, or safety, it may indicate an ...

My cat died in 2013. Everyone said I treated him like a child. He got so sick, so suddenly, it freaked me out so badly.

Understanding OCD OCD is a neurobiological disorder—not a personality quirk. It involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can be distressing, time-consuming, and isolating. Despite its ...

We live in an age where clinical labels once confined to the DSM-5—the diagnostic manual for mental health professionals—now ...

The letter writer’s obsessive compulsive disorder is much harder to handle after the death of their father. Dear Eric: My cat ...