Magical thinking in OCD is the belief that thoughts or small actions can cause or prevent harm. Learn common examples, why rituals persist, one simple exercise to weaken OCD’s rules, and how ERP therapy rebuilds tolerance for uncertainty.
OCD is common yet widely underdiagnosed, with major access gaps in evidence-based treatment. Research from the International OCD Foundation highlights how stigma, cost, and lack of specialists disproportionately impact men and people of color seeking care.
