Understanding OCD Types
OCD manifests in various forms. Explore detailed information about each subtype to better understand your experience.
📚 Comprehensive Content
Each OCD type includes overview, obsessions, compulsions, triggers, symptoms, real-life examples, and treatment considerations.
🎯 Subtype-Specific
Information is tailored to each OCD subtype, not generic. Find what specifically applies to your experience.
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Each page includes resources to find therapists, support groups, and additional educational materials.
Explore OCD Subtypes
Contamination OCD
Contamination OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Harm OCD
Harm OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Checking OCD
Checking OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Symmetry / Ordering OCD
Symmetry / Ordering OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Pure-O / Intrusive Thoughts
Pure-O / Intrusive Thoughts — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Hoarding OCD
Hoarding OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Relationship OCD (ROCD)
Relationship OCD (ROCD) — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Health Anxiety OCD
Health Anxiety OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Existential OCD
Existential OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Sexual Orientation OCD
Sexual Orientation OCD — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Scrupulosity
Scrupulosity — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Pedophilia OCD (P-OCD)
Pedophilia OCD (P-OCD) — used by the OCD type self-check.
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Quick Questions
❓ What if I have multiple OCD subtypes?
Many people experience symptoms of multiple OCD subtypes. This is common and treatable. Each page provides specific information.
📖 How detailed is the content?
Very detailed. Each page includes 50+ specific examples, FAQs, real-life scenarios, and treatment considerations specific to that subtype.
🎓 Is this medically accurate?
Yes. Content is based on evidence-based understanding of OCD and includes information aligned with clinical guidelines.
💬 Should I talk to a therapist?
Yes. This is educational content. Professional mental health support is effective and recommended for OCD.
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Understanding your OCD type is the first step toward recovery.