5 Reasons Why Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts is Challenging

5 Reasons Why Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts is Challenging

5 Reasons Why Ignoring Intrusive Thoughts is Challenging Last Tuesday, I watched a client here in my Edinburgh practice literally hold his head in his hands. “I keep telling myself to just stop thinking about it,” he said, exhausted. “But the harder...
OCD treatment: why should I learn to tolerate discomfort?

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 millions of people...
How to Treat my ‘Just Right’ OCD

How to Treat my ‘Just Right’ OCD

How to Treat my ‘Just Right’ OCD Are you constantly battling an inner voice that insists on perfection in every aspect of your life? Do you find it incredibly difficult to let go of certain rituals or routines, no matter how unreasonable they may seem to...
How can I let my intrusive and negative thoughts go?

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? If so, you’re not alone. Negative and intrusive thoughts can be...
Are intrusive thoughts normal?

Are intrusive thoughts normal?

Are intrusive thoughts normal? Are intrusive thoughts normal? Many people grapple with this question, often feeling alone and misunderstood. Intrusive thoughts can be captivating, confusing, and even alarming. We’ve all experienced them at some point – those...