OCD and repetitive behaviors

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, intrusive thoughts, hoarding and body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling.

• Hoarding disorderHoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their value, because of a strong perceived need to save them. Over time, clutter fills living spaces and makes them hard or unsafe to use. It is more than messiness, and specialized treatment can help.
• Intrusive thoughtsIntrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that suddenly enter your mind and feel upsetting, shocking or out of character. Almost everyone has them at times. They become a problem when they cause intense distress, take up a lot of time or lead to repeated attempts to neutralize them, as can happen with anxiety and OCD.
• OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition in which a person has unwanted, distressing thoughts, images or urges (obsessions) and feels driven to perform behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) to reduce the anxiety they cause. OCD is not about being tidy or particular. It can be time-consuming and exhausting, but it is highly treatable, especially with a therapy called exposure and response prevention (ERP).
• Relationship OCD (ROCD)Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which unwanted, persistent doubts focus on a romantic relationship or partner. People ask themselves over and over, "Do I love my partner?" or "Is this the right person?" and feel driven to check, compare or seek reassurance. ROCD is treatable, especially with exposure and response prevention.
• Trichotillomania and skin pickingTrichotillomania, also called hair pulling disorder, is a condition in which a person repeatedly pulls out their own hair and struggles to stop, despite wanting to. It belongs to a group called body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), which also includes skin picking disorder and severe nail biting. These behaviors are common, treatable and nothing to be ashamed of.