Understanding the Difference Between OCD and BFRBs
Recognizing the distinction between OCD and BFRBs matters for diagnosis and treatment. Both OCD and BFRBs involve repetitive behaviors that can feel hard to stop. OCD and BFRBs can overlap, but they are separate conditions with differing treatment approaches. Getting the right diagnosis is the first step toward the right kind of help. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often confused. Both conditions can cause significant distress and...
