Sensorimotor OCD vs Health Anxiety: 8 Important Facts

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. “Every breath feels...
Understanding OCD: The Impact of Childhood Experiences

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 we once thought. While we used to view these...
Understanding What Causes Relationship OCD and Its Impact

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 just regular relationship...
Understanding Rigid Processing in OCD

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,...
The Road to Understanding: Supporting a Loved One with OCD

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 ones. When someone close to you is...