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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,…

June 1, 2024
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Decoding the Early Symptoms of OCD in Youth

Decoding the Early Symptoms of OCD in Youth Introduction to OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and repetitive behaviours or compulsions. It affects individuals of…

May 24, 2024
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OCD: Overcoming the Toxic Habit of Seeking Reassurance

OCD: Overcoming the Toxic Habit of Seeking Reassurance Understanding the toxic habit of seeking reassurance The urge to seek reassurance often stems from the intrusive thoughts and obsessions that characterise OCD. These thoughts range…

May 6, 2024
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Federico Ferrarese: A CBT Therapist in Edinburgh

Federico Ferrarese: A CBT Therapist in Edinburgh The journey towards mental well-being is a profoundly personal one, fraught with challenges and obstacles. In Edinburgh, Federico Ferrarese stands as a guiding light for those seeking to…

April 29, 2024
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Supporting Your Loved One: A Guide to Living with OCD

Supporting Your Loved One: A Guide to Living with OCD Living with a loved one who has OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) can be a challenging journey, filled with unique obstacles and emotional highs and lows. It…

April 20, 2024
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Mastering OCD: The Benefits of I-CBT

Mastering OCD: The Benefits of I-CBT OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, represents a significant challenge for many, impacting daily functioning and quality of life. Traditional treatments have offered hope, yet the search for more effective interventions…

April 16, 2024
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False Attraction OCD Explained: Breaking down the obsession

False Attraction OCD Explained: Breaking down the obsession. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people around the globe. It is characterised by recurrent, unwanted thoughts…

April 12, 2024
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Obsessions and Worries: Finding the Fine Line in OCD

Obsessions and Worries: Finding the Fine Line in OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition, characterised by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Individuals with OCD find themselves caught…

April 9, 2024
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Unraveling the Confusion: Differentiating OCD from Other Disorders

Unraveling the Confusion: Differentiating OCD from Other Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that has been widely misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture. The portrayal of OCD as merely an eccentric…

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…