OCD Subtypes
Contamination, harm, Pure O, relationship, scrupulosity and more: what each OCD subtype looks like and what helps.
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Religious OCD and Confession Urges: When Relief Becomes a Loop
Religious OCD can turn confession or apology into a repeating loop. Learn how the urge works and why…
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Moral OCD and Reassurance Seeking: Why Certainty Feels So Urgent
Learn how moral OCD can drive reassurance seeking, why certainty feels urgent, and how to respond without feeding…
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Just Right OCD: The Urge for Things to Feel Exact
Just Right OCD can create a strong urge for things to feel even, exact, or complete. Learn how…
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Scrupulosity OCD: Moral and Religious Doubts Explained
Scrupulosity OCD can involve religious, moral, or ethical fears. Learn how it differs from healthy values and how…
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Pure O OCD: Intrusive Thoughts and Mental Compulsions
Pure O OCD often involves intrusive thoughts and hidden mental compulsions. Learn what Pure O means, common patterns,…
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Harm OCD: Intrusive Thoughts, Fear, and Reassurance
Harm OCD can involve unwanted fears about hurting someone, even when the thoughts feel completely against your values.…
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OCD Subtypes: Common Themes and How the Cycle Works
OCD subtypes describe common themes like contamination, harm, checking, and relationship doubts. Learn why the OCD cycle matters…
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Contamination OCD: Fear of Germs, Washing, and Uncertainty
Contamination OCD can involve fear of germs, illness, chemicals, or feeling contaminated. Learn how the cycle works and…
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Relationship OCD: Signs, Doubts, and Support
Relationship OCD can involve repeated doubts, checking feelings, and reassurance seeking. Learn how ROCD works and what support…
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