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April 8, 2024
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Understanding OCD: The Impact of Trauma

Understanding OCD: The Impact of Trauma OCD is a mental health condition where individuals experience distressing, intrusive thoughts known as obsessions, leading to repetitive, unwanted behaviours or mental acts, referred to as compulsions. Affecting approximately…

Helpful strategies when dealing with OCD and Social Anxiety

March 1, 2024
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False Memory OCD subtype: how to treat it

False Memory OCD subtype: how to treat it False Memory OCD is a specific subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that revolves around intrusive thoughts and doubts about the accuracy of one's own memories. Unlike other…

February 25, 2024
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OCD treatment: why should I learn to tolerate discomfort?

OCD treatment: why should I learn to tolerate discomfort? Are you tired of living your life on the edge, constantly battling intrusive thoughts and behaviours? If so, you're not alone. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects…

February 20, 2024
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Understanding OCD Subtypes and the Related Themes

Understanding OCD Subtypes and the Related Themes Are you interested in the different subtypes and the related themes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, I will…

February 15, 2024
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Stress and other factors that can exacerbate OCD symptoms

Stress and other factors that can exacerbate OCD symptoms Do you constantly check if the door is locked or wash your hands excessively? These are just a few examples of the repetitive behaviours that individuals…

February 11, 2024
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How can I let my intrusive and negative thoughts go?

How can I let my intrusive and negative thoughts go? Are negative thoughts taking up too much space in your mind? Do intrusive thoughts seem to appear out of nowhere and disrupt your daily life?…

February 8, 2024
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OCD: My Intrusive Thoughts Feel So Real

OCD: My Intrusive Thoughts Feel So Real Living with OCD can be an incredibly challenging experience. The relentless intrusions of thoughts and emotions can make everyday life feel like a never-ending battle. In this article,…

February 5, 2024
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OCD Treatment: Managing Religious Scrupulosity Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

OCD Treatment: Managing Religious Scrupulosity Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) If you or someone you know experiences religious scrupulosity characterized by obsessive thoughts related to religious beliefs, you're not alone. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can…

January 30, 2024
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How delaying compulsions in the OCD treatment

How delaying compulsions in the OCD treatment Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. The constant need to engage in compulsive behaviours and rituals can consume one's daily life, making it…