December 30, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in NEWS, OCD
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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…

December 24, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in NEWS, OCD
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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…

September 8, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in NEUROSCIENCE, NEWS, OCD
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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?”…

September 2, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER, NEWS
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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…

August 20, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in HOARDING DISORDER, NEWS
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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,"…

August 18, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY, NEWS, OCD
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I-CBT: 5 Proven Benefits for OCD and Anxiety Relief

I-CBT: 5 Proven Benefits for OCD and Anxiety Relief Last Tuesday morning, I was reviewing treatment options with a client who'd been struggling with OCD for years. Traditional ERP hadn't quite clicked for her, and…

July 2, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER, NEWS
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BDD: CBT vs Medication – Which is More Effective?

BDD: CBT vs Medication - Which is More Effective? Body Dysmorphic Disorder affects about 2% of people worldwide. This makes BDD therapy a significant need for millions of patients. Medication and psychological treatments show promising…

March 31, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in NEWS, OCD
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Understanding OCD: 5 Key Symptoms – Am I Going Crazy?

Understanding OCD: 5 Key Symptoms – Am I Going Crazy? Understanding OCD: More Than Just a Quirk Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture. As someone who has experienced OCD firsthand,…

March 17, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in NEWS, OCD
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OCD and Avoidance: 7 Life-Changing Insights from a Therapist

OCD and Avoidance: 7 Life-Changing Insights from a Therapist Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like an endless loop of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours, but there's another aspect often overlooked⁠—avoidance. For many, OCD avoidance becomes…

January 20, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in ANXIETY, NEUROSCIENCE, NEWS
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5 Key Insights on Anxiety and Brain Ageing from Research

5 Key Insights on Anxiety and Brain Ageing from Research You might be surprised to learn that anxiety disorders affect about 34% of people during their lifetime, and their effects reach way beyond mental health.…