Many Subtle Compulsions Feel Chosen and Reasonable

Psychology Today
by Martin Seif Ph.D. ABPP and Sally Winston Psy.D.
March 2, 2026
If you think compulsions are unpleasant and involuntary, you haven't kept up with modern conceptions of OCD, which find that some compulsions feel pleasant and valued.
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 3/2/2026