How to Recognize and Disrupt the OCD Cycle
by Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often means feeling stuck in a distressing loop. Understanding how this cycle works is a first step in breaking its hold. This guide will show you how to spot the cycle’s stages and introduce practical ways to disrupt them. Understanding the OCD Cycle The OCD cycle typically consists of obsessions, which are intrusive and distressing thoughts, followed by compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors or mental …