Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

Health and Contamination OCD

Intrusive thoughts associated with germs, sickness, or health issues

Aug 26, 2025

Fear of harmful contamination OCD: Symptoms and treatment

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Aug 13, 2025

Health Anxiety: What it is and how you can overcome it

Dr. Keara Valentine

Dr. Keara Valentine

Mar 20, 2025

Fear of needles (trypanophobia): Causes, symptoms, and treatment 

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Mar 18, 2025

Fear of throwing up (Emetophobia): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment 

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Feb 21, 2025

Schizophrenia OCD: Why am I afraid of developing schizophrenia?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Feb 14, 2025

Contamination OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Dec 20, 2024

Why do I have a fear of feet?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Dec 13, 2024

How can I overcome a fear of hospitals?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Dec 13, 2024

Compulsive hand washing: Why can’t I stop washing my hands?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Nov 27, 2024

Aquaphobia: the fear of water

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Nov 15, 2024

Food OCD: Why am I afraid of certain foods?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Nov 15, 2024

Fear of mold: Is it OCD, Mysophobia, or something else?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Oct 11, 2024

Why Am I So Afraid of Seeing a Doctor?

Taneia Surles

Taneia Surles

Oct 11, 2024

I’m Scared to Leave My Home. Is it a Phobia or OCD?

Taneia Surles

Taneia Surles

Oct 04, 2024

Why am I having dreams about death?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Oct 04, 2024

Ombrophobia: The Fear of Rain

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Oct 04, 2024

OCD & cleaning: When is obsessive cleaning a problem?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Sep 30, 2024

Am I going crazy?

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Sep 27, 2024

Touch Aversion: Why Do I Hate Physical Touch?

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Jun 28, 2024

Dreams about your teeth falling out: Do they mean anything? What therapists say

Elle Warren

Elle Warren

May 20, 2024

I have an intense fear of blood. Could it be OCD?

Stacy Quick, LPC

Stacy Quick, LPC

May 16, 2024

Do you have fears about taking medication? You’re not alone

Jenna Demmer

Jenna Demmer

Feb 29, 2024

Fear of Pooping: Is it OCD, Coprophobia, or Anxiety?

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC CAADC

Melanie Dideriksen, LPC CAADC

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