Although OCD symptoms can begin at almost any age, research suggests that there are two distinct periods when OCD symptoms are most likely to appear. The first occurs around the ages of 10 to 12 or just before puberty, and the second is between the ages of 18 to 23. When did your OCD symptoms first begin?  Share your experience.

Some recent studies suggest that adding exercise to your treatment package could be helpful for reducing OCD symptoms. Do you currently exercise? Have you found exercise helpful in reducing your OCD symptoms? If so, what kind of exercise have you found the most helpful?  Share your experience.

Although psychological treatments have come to the forefront in the treatment of OCD, they seem to work better for some than others. What psychological treatments have you used to manage your OCD symptoms? Did they work for you? What has been your experience with psychological treatments for OCD?  Share your experience.

It is not uncommon for OCD to occur with other anxiety disorders such as panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. These additional disorders can make treatment more complicated and cause additional distress. What other anxiety disorders have you been diagnosed with?  Share your experience.