Written by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar If you've been in therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and still find yourself trapped in the same cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions,…
Feeling stuck can be one of the most challenging aspects of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You might be doing “all the right things”, learning about OCD, trying to resist rituals, suppress…
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…
Written by Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy In this blog we will explore why
Written by Clinical Psychology Registrar James Clancy Intrusive sexual thoughts can be a continual source of distress for people experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They can arrive suddenly, involve “taboo” or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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