September 29, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Sensorimotor OCD vs Health Anxiety: 8 Important Facts

Sensorimotor OCD vs Health Anxiety: 8 Important Facts Last Tuesday morning in my Edinburgh clinic, a young man named James sat across from me, visibly frustrated. "Federico, I can't stop noticing my breathing," he said.…

December 23, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Understanding OCD: The Impact of Childhood Experiences

Understanding OCD: The Impact of Childhood Experiences Did you know that up to 40% of people with OCD report experiencing significant trauma in their past? The connection between trauma and OCD is more complex than…

December 6, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Understanding What Causes Relationship OCD and Its Impact

Understanding What Causes Relationship OCD and Its Impact Have you ever questioned your feelings for your partner endlessly despite having no concrete reason to doubt your relationship? These persistent doubts and intrusive thoughts are not…

October 31, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Understanding Rigid Processing in OCD

Understanding Rigid Processing in OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition characterised by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). One of the hallmark features of OCD is rigid thinking patterns, which…

September 7, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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The Road to Understanding: Supporting a Loved One with OCD

The Road to Understanding: Supporting a Loved One with OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that can profoundly impact not only the individual suffering from it but also their loved…

August 24, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Decoding the Amygdala’s Role in the Perplexing World of OCD

Decoding the Amygdala's Role in the Perplexing World of OCD While minor obsessions and compulsions are everyday experiences, they rarely impair daily functioning. However, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and highly prevalent mental…

August 17, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Unveiling the Factors that Exacerbate OCD

Unveiling the Factors that Exacerbate OCD Introduction to OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can significantly impact an individual's daily life. It is characterized by intrusive thoughts, known…