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Why OCD Attacks What You Care About Most
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Why OCD Attacks What You Care About Most

Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar One of the most confusing and distressing parts of OCD is that it often seems to target the things that you care about…

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Intrusive Sexual Thoughts: Why They Feel So Disturbing?
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Intrusive Sexual Thoughts: Why They Feel So Disturbing?

Intrusive sexual thoughts can be a continual source of distress for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They can arrive suddenly, involve “taboo” or “forbidden” content, and feel completely out of…

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Violent Intrusive Thoughts: “Does This Mean I’m a Bad Person?”
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Violent Intrusive Thoughts: “Does This Mean I’m a Bad Person?”

Written by Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Violent intrusive thoughts can be terrifying. You might suddenly picture hurting someone you love, imagine pushing a stranger, or have a flash of…

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What If I Hurt Someone? Understanding Harm OCD
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What If I Hurt Someone? Understanding Harm OCD

Written by Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Some people living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are haunted by a question, “What if I hurt someone?”, even though they have no…

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Starting ERP Therapy? Why It Feels So Hard at First.
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Starting ERP Therapy? Why It Feels So Hard at First.

By Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Starting Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is challenging, it intentionally pushes you towards facing your OCD. It’s natural to feel…

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Reassurance-seeking in OCD: The Habit That Keeps You Stuck
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Reassurance-seeking in OCD: The Habit That Keeps You Stuck

One of the most confusing parts of OCD is that many of the things people do to feel better are actually the very things keeping the cycle going. Reassurance-seeking is…

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ERP Therapy for OCD: How It Works (Step-by-Step)
ERP Therapy for OCD: How It Works (Step-by-Step)

ERP Therapy for OCD: How It Works (Step-by-Step)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the ‘gold-standard’ treatment for reducing symptoms of Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder (OCD). ERP has also been found to be effective in symptom reduction for…

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Harm OCD: Why You’re Not Dangerous (Even If It Feels Real)
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Harm OCD: Why You’re Not Dangerous (Even If It Feels Real)

Written by Shireen Ali Intrusive thoughts often appear out of nowhere. You might be having a coffee or going about your day when suddenly a strange, unwanted, and often disturbing…

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Do I Have OCD or Anxiety? The Difference Most People Miss
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Do I Have OCD or Anxiety? The Difference Most People Miss

One of the most common questions I hear is: “Do I have OCD or anxiety?”. It’s an understandable question. From the inside, they can feel very similar - intrusive thoughts,…

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Paedophilia OCD: What it is and what it isn’t?
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Paedophilia OCD: What it is and what it isn’t?

Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar When you think about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you might think about someone who is preoccupied with ordering things, checking things or even…

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Existential Anxiety: What on Earth is going on?
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Existential Anxiety: What on Earth is going on?

Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar The current geopolitical climate has increased our exposure to ongoing global conflict. Over the past few years, people have been consistently confronted with…

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