February 4, 2026
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Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion

Reassurance Seeking: 5 Scripts to Break the Compulsion You won't believe this, but last Tuesday, I watched a client ask me the same question seventeen times in one session. Seventeen. I'm Federico Ferrarese, a cognitive…

January 14, 2026
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How to Manage OCD at Work: 7 Practical Tips for Employees

How to Manage OCD at Work: 7 Practical Tips for Employees Just last week, one of my clients sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, tears streaming down her face. "Federico," she whispered, "I'm…

January 5, 2026
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OCD in the Digital Age: 12 Little-Known Facts

OCD in the Digital Age: 12 Little-Known Facts I still remember a session from years ago. A client sat opposite me, eyes fixed on the carpet, voice low. They said, “I think I might be…

"Pure O" OCD: 5 Myths Debunked by a CBT Expert. A young woman with her eyes downcast holds both sides of her head, appearing distressed or deep in thought.

December 29, 2025
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5 Myths About “Pure O” OCD: Debunked by a CBT Expert

5 Myths About "Pure O" OCD: Debunked by a CBT Expert You won't believe this, but just last week, a client sat in my Edinburgh clinic and said, "Federico, I think I have the rare…

December 27, 2025
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Powerful Small OCD Recovery Wins: The Key to Lasting Change

Powerful Small OCD Recovery Wins: The Key to Lasting Change Here's something that might surprise you. Last week, a client in my Edinburgh clinic celebrated something most people wouldn't even notice. She'd managed to delay…

December 24, 2025
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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…

December 22, 2025
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Finding Hope: Why OCD Keeps Switching Themes Explained

Finding Hope: Why OCD Keeps Switching Themes Explained Last Tuesday, a client sat across from me, looking absolutely defeated. "Federico," she said, "I finally got my contamination fears under control, and now I'm terrified I'm…

December 3, 2025
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False Memory OCD: The Truth About Your Past Memories

False Memory OCD: The Truth About Your Past Memories Picture this for a second. Last Tuesday, a client sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, her hands trembling as she whispered, "Federico, I keep…

December 1, 2025
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ROCD vs Real Relationship Problems: 7-Question Checklist

ROCD vs Real Relationship Problems: 7-Question Checklist Last Tuesday, a client sat across from me in my Edinburgh office, tears streaming down her face. "Federico," she whispered, "I love my partner, but these thoughts won't…

November 5, 2025
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Discover 18 Bizarre Intrusive Thoughts (You’re Not Alone)

Discover 18 Bizarre Intrusive Thoughts (You’re Not Alone) Picture this. You're standing on a busy train platform when suddenly your mind flashes an image of pushing a stranger onto the tracks. Or maybe you're driving…