June 16, 2025
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OCD: 3 Essential Steps for Empowering Response Prevention

OCD: 3 Essential Steps for Empowering Response Prevention As a mental health professional, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of response prevention in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This crucial component of OCD therapy has helped…

August 3, 2024
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Overcoming ROCD with a Comprehensive Treatment Plan

Overcoming Relationship OCD with a Comprehensive Treatment Plan Understanding Relationship OCD (ROCD) Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) is a specific subtype of OCD that revolves around persistent, intrusive thoughts and doubts concerning one's romantic relationship. These…

June 21, 2024
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Understanding the Link Between OCD and Autism

Understanding the Link Between OCD and Autism Introduction to OCD and Autism In this comprehensive guide, I delve into the intricate relationship between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These two conditions,…

April 23, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts

OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts Introduction to OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex psychological condition characterised by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to…

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…