What's the difference between OCD and anxiety?

Historically, both generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were considered anxiety disorders. read more

Although anxiety is a key component of OCD, the criteria for anxiety disorders does not list obsessions or compulsions. The DSM used to list OCD along with anxiety disorders but eventually removed it because of the aforementioned behavioral distinction. read more

OCD and the lesser-known OCPD share some traits and can co-occur, but they are highly distinct disorders and require very different treatment strategies. read more

Discover which is an anxiety disorder and which is the personality disorder. Despite similar names and symptoms, OCD and OCPD have distinct characteristics. Discover which is an anxiety disorder and which is the personality disorder. read more