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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…

January 24, 2024
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Common OCD Themes and How They Chance Over Time

Common OCD Themes and How They Chance Over Time OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, affects millions of people worldwide. It is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). While it…

January 12, 2024
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A Path to Freedom: Overcoming Panic Attacks with Graded Exposure Treatment

Introduction Experiencing panic attacks can be an overwhelming and debilitating experience, leaving individuals feeling helpless and trapped in a vicious cycle. However, there is hope on the horizon for those seeking relief from the grip…

January 12, 2024
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Thought-Action Fusion and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Thought-Action Fusion and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Thought-action fusion (TAF) is a cognitive process that plays a significant role in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a chronic mental health condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This intriguing phenomenon involves…

February 23, 2021
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Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) the gold standard treatment for OCD

Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli that evoke less anxiety and progressively…

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