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 most. If you have OCD and you’re a loving parent, you may have intrusive thoughts about harming your child. Similarly, someone with OCD who deeply…
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read moreIntrusive 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 sync with their beliefs, desires, and values. Conflict arises between what shows their mind gets hooked on and who they feel they are, which is…
read moreWritten 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 doing something you find morally disgusting. The thought feels shocking and distressing, and “not you”. And yet, it’s your mind that is bringing them to…
read moreWritten 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 desire or intention to do so. Harm OCD can occur when the mind latches onto thoughts of causing harm, intentionally or by accident, and then…
read moreBy 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 scared, confused, and overwhelmed at first. In this blog we will explore these challenges to provide clarity and reassurance as to the efficacy of this…
read moreOne 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, constant worry, and a mind that doesn’t seem to switch off. But there is a difference, and it’s not just about what you think. It’s…
read moreWritten 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 cleaning things. Unfortunately, a lot of mainstream media predominantly talks about those subtypes of OCD and we rarely hear about other forms of OCD. As…
read moreWritten 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 images of war, political instability, genocide, pandemics and humanitarian crises. As a result, there is an increasing perception that the world is unpredictable and, at…
read moreWritten by Shireen Ali, Clinical Psychology Registrar Being an adolescent is hard. It's a time where young people are going through many psychological, biological and social changes. During adolescence, young people are in the middle of figuring out who they are, how they relate to other people and they’re learning to understand their own emerging…
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