ROCD vs Real Relationship Problems: 7-Question Checklist

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 stop. Am I in the...
Discover 18 Bizarre Intrusive Thoughts (You’re Not Alone)

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 along, perfectly calm, when your brain...
Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories

Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories

Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories Picture this. A young man sits across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, visibly exhausted. “Federico,” he whispers, “I can’t stop thinking about my breathing. Every single breath feels like...
ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations

ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations

ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations Picture this. Last Tuesday, a client sat in my Edinburgh office, exhausted and frustrated. “Federico,” she said, “I can’t stop thinking about my breathing. Every single breath....
Understanding Groinal Response OCD: 7 Key Questions

Understanding Groinal Response OCD: 7 Key Questions

Understanding Groinal Response OCD: 7 Key Questions Here’s something that happened in my clinic last month. A young man sat across from me, barely able to make eye contact, and whispered, “I think I’m going insane. My body is doing things that...