Unsolicited and intrusive thoughts are never fun, but they are rarely harmful — unless you cannot turn them off.
For the millions of Americans living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a chronic and widely misunderstood mental health condition, these interruptions can derail daily tasks and routines. OCD is characterized by repeated, persistent and unwanted intrusive thoughts, urges or images that cause distress or anxiety. Yet as with other mental health conditions, the right benefits can give working professionals the resources and community they need to be at their best.
