OCD is often misunderstood as a thinking problem, but in reality it’s driven by nervous system dysregulation. Rumination isn’t a choice, it’s a physiological stress response. This article explores the difference between rumination and regulation, and why calming the nervous system is key to effective OCD treatment.

OCD is often misunderstood as a personality quirk. Learn how pop culture misrepresents OCD and what the disorder truly involves.