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“What If I’m Bad?” Understanding Feared Self OCD, Guilt and Shame

“What If I’m Bad?” Understanding Feared Self OCD, Guilt and Shame

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 23, 2026 | NEWS, OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a substitute for individual assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary Feared self OCD is not fear of a bad outcome. It’s fear of a bad self — the dread that a...
When Treatment Is the Ritual: Keeping ERP Effective When OCD Latches On

When Treatment Is the Ritual: Keeping ERP Effective When OCD Latches On

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 20, 2026 | NEWS, Treatment & ERP — How OCD is actually treated

When ERP Becomes a Compulsion: Keeping ERP Effective When OCD Latches On This article discusses the topic of When ERP Becomes a Compulsion and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or replace assessment by a qualified professional....
OCD and Comorbid Conditions: Schemas, Rigidity, and Risk

OCD and Comorbid Conditions: Schemas, Rigidity, and Risk

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 16, 2026 | NEWS, OCD With Other Conditions — Where OCD overlaps with other diagnoses

OCD and Comorbid Conditions: Schemas, Rigidity, and Risk This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a substitute for assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary OCD almost never arrives on its own. Around a...
Perinatal and Postpartum OCD: When the Intrusive Thoughts Are About Your Baby

Perinatal and Postpartum OCD: When the Intrusive Thoughts Are About Your Baby

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 13, 2026 | NEWS, OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; if you are worried about your mental health, speak to your GP, midwife, or health visitor. Understanding Perinatal and Postpartum OCD is crucial for new...
Is It OCD or Am I Actually Gay? 5 Signs Therapists Miss

Is It OCD or Am I Actually Gay? 5 Signs Therapists Miss

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 10, 2026 | NEWS, OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a diagnosis. If you’re worried about your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified therapist. In this post, we will explore the question: Is It OCD or Am I...
Sensorimotor OCD: When You Can’t Stop Noticing Your Body

Sensorimotor OCD: When You Can’t Stop Noticing Your Body

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 6, 2026 | NEWS, OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice. If you’re struggling with distressing bodily hyperawareness, please speak to a GP or a qualified OCD therapist. Quick summary Sensorimotor OCD (also called hyperawareness...
Existential OCD: The Questions With No Answers

Existential OCD: The Questions With No Answers

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 2, 2026 | NEWS, OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice. If you’re struggling with distressing thoughts, please speak to a GP or a qualified OCD specialist. Quick summary Existential OCD (also called philosophical OCD) is...
Magical Thinking OCD: When Your Thoughts Feel Like They Cause Events

Magical Thinking OCD: When Your Thoughts Feel Like They Cause Events

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 30, 2026 | Is this OCD? — Symptoms, diagnosis, and what OCD isn't, NEWS

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or replace assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary Magical thinking OCD is a subtype in which you feel that your thoughts, words, numbers, or small rituals can...
Understanding Sensory Phenomena in OCD: When Compulsions Aren’t About Fear

Understanding Sensory Phenomena in OCD: When Compulsions Aren’t About Fear

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 29, 2026 | Is this OCD? — Symptoms, diagnosis, and what OCD isn't, NEWS, OCD Themes — Find the shape yours takes

Understanding Sensory Phenomena in OCD: When Compulsions Aren’t About Fear This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or replace assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary Sensory phenomena in OCD are...
Serotonin and OCD: 7 Insights on Belief Stickiness

Serotonin and OCD: 7 Insights on Belief Stickiness

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 24, 2026 | NEWS, The Brain & OCD — Neurobiology, in plain English

Serotonin and OCD: Insights on Belief Stickiness This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary A 2026 study in Nature Mental Health proposes...
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