Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders
There are a several other conditions that have some similarities with OCD and are sometimes confused with OCD. These disorders, called Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders, may sometime co-occur with OCD or have overlapping symptoms with OCD. That said, there are important distinctions between OCD and these disorders as well. Getting a correct diagnosis is very important as it guides the treatment process and can have a significant impact on the outcome of treatment.
Information about Specific OCRDs
Disorders Related to (and sometimes confused with) OCD [IOCDF]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) [IOCDF]
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) [TLC Foundation for BFRBs]
Hair Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania) [Peace of Mind Foundation]
Skin Picking Disorder (Excoriation) [Peace of Mind Foundation]
Fear of Vomiting (Emetophobia) [Emetophobia Help]
Health Anxiety (Illness Anxiety Disorder) [Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD]
Hoarding Disorder [IOCDF]
Olfactory Reference Syndrome (ORS) [Katharine Phillips, MD]
Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome [Tourette Association of America]
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