How OCD Shows Up in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Why It Often Gets Missed)
OCD often goes unnoticed in individuals with autism because overlapping traits can mask anxiety-driven compulsions. Learn how OCD shows up differently, why it’s frequently missed, and how neurodivergent-affirming treatment can help without pathologizing autism.
“Just Right” OCD vs. Perfectionism OCD vs. OCPD: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
Not all perfectionism is the same. Learn the key differences between “Just Right” OCD, Perfectionism OCD, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), including core fears, insight, ego-dystonic vs. ego-syntonic traits, and why treatment must be tailored to what’s really driving the behavior.
OCD vs. OCPD: Understanding the Differences (and Why They’re Often Confused)
OCD and OCPD are often confused but they are very different conditions. Learn the key similarities and differences between OCD and OCPD, including egodystonic vs. egosyntonic thoughts, why diagnosis matters, and how treatment approaches differ for real, lasting change.
Why Therapy Didn’t Help Your OCD (And Why That Wasn't Your Fault)
If you’ve spent years in therapy for OCD and still feel stuck, it’s not your fault. Many well-meaning therapists use the wrong approach, unintentionally reinforcing the OCD cycle. This post explains why talk therapy often fails OCD and what actually works.