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Firstly, OCD in teens is super common. If your teen is struggling with OCD, it can be hard to know what to say. You want to help, but you don’t want to make things worse. You don’t want to pressure them, but you also don’t want them to feel alone. It’s a tough balance. The […]

OCD is sneaky. It’s not always about obvious rituals like handwashing or checking locks. Sometimes, it hides in plain sight—woven into daily habits, decisions, and thoughts that feel necessary but are actually driven by fear. These hidden compulsions can be just as powerful (and exhausting) as the ones people typically associate with OCD. The problem? […]