4 Surprising Facts About OCD Intrusive Thoughts in Parenting

4 Surprising Facts About OCD Intrusive Thoughts in Parenting

4 Surprising Facts About OCD Intrusive Thoughts in Parenting Parental OCD intrusive thoughts can make you question who you really are. “What if I harm my child?” “What if these horrible images in my mind mean something terrible about me?” You...
Why OCD Sufferers Live in Constant Fight or Flight Mode

Why OCD Sufferers Live in Constant Fight or Flight Mode

Why OCD Sufferers Live in Constant Fight or Flight Mode Picture this. Yesterday morning, I sat across from a client in my Edinburgh clinic who described her daily life perfectly: “It’s like I’m always waiting for something terrible to happen, even...
4 Profound Causes of Intrusive Thoughts and Their Management

4 Profound Causes of Intrusive Thoughts and Their Management

4 Profound Causes of Intrusive Thoughts and Their Management Well, imagine we’re having a cuppa in my cosy Edinburgh office. You lean forward, a bit embarrassed, and whisper, “Are these awful thoughts I’m having… normal?” I’ve heard that many times. So, I start, “Let...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 5 Effective Treatments

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 5 Effective Treatments

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: 5 Effective Treatments Imagine standing in front of the mirror, heart pounding, convinced that something is terribly wrong with the way you look. Maybe it’s your skin, maybe your nose, maybe something no one else even notices. Hours slip away...
Hoarding Treatment Breakthrough: 70% Success in a Study

Hoarding Treatment Breakthrough: 70% Success in a Study

Hoarding Treatment Breakthrough: 70% Success in a Study Sarah sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, tears streaming down her face as she described her living situation. “I can’t even use my kitchen anymore,” she whispered. “There’s...