Undiagnosed OCD: 8 Unseen Impacts on Your Life
Undiagnosed OCD: 8 Unseen Impacts on Your Life You won't believe this, but last week a client sat in my Edinburgh office and said, "Federico, I think I've been doing this my whole life." She…
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Why OCD Sufferers Live in Constant Fight or Flight Mode
Why OCD Sufferers Live in Constant Fight or Flight Mode Picture this. Yesterday morning, I sat across from a client in my Edinburgh clinic who described her daily life perfectly: "It's like I'm always waiting…
5 Hidden Holiday OCD Triggers and How to Cope Effectively
5 Hidden Holiday OCD Triggers and How to Cope Effectively Just last week, one of my clients sat in my Edinburgh office looking absolutely exhausted. It was early December, and she said something that stopped…
Finding Hope: Why OCD Keeps Switching Themes Explained
Finding Hope: Why OCD Keeps Switching Themes Explained Last Tuesday, a client sat across from me, looking absolutely defeated. "Federico," she said, "I finally got my contamination fears under control, and now I'm terrified I'm…
How OCD Distorts Self-Image: Expert Insights and Solutions
How OCD Distorts Self-Image: Expert Insights and Solutions You won't believe this, but one of my clients once told me she spent three hours standing in front of her bathroom mirror, desperately trying to figure…
Religious OCD: Breaking the ‘I’m Going to Hell’ Spiral
Religious OCD: Breaking the 'I'm Going to Hell' Spiral Picture this. You're in the middle of prayer, seeking comfort and peace, when suddenly a blasphemous thought crashes into your mind. Your heart pounds. Panic sets…
False Memory OCD: The Truth About Your Past Memories
False Memory OCD: The Truth About Your Past Memories Picture this for a second. Last Tuesday, a client sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, her hands trembling as she whispered, "Federico, I keep…
7 Ways How Culture Shapes OCD: Faith, Family, and Identity
7 Ways How Culture Shapes OCD: Faith, Family, and Identity Picture this. Just last month, I was sitting across from a young Pakistani woman in my Edinburgh clinic. She'd been washing her hands until they…
Hyper-Responsibility OCD vs Moral Responsibility Explained
Hyper-Responsibility OCD vs Moral Responsibility Explained Last Tuesday, a new client sat across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, tears streaming down her face. "I can't be a good person anymore," she whispered. "I've spent…
How Mental Checking Worsens OCD: 5 Effective Alternatives
How Mental Checking Worsens OCD: 5 Effective Alternatives Research shows we have more than 6,000 thoughts each day. These thoughts can become 6,000 triggers that spark anxiety and compulsions if you're dealing with mental checking…