Why Does Everything Feel So Urgent? Understanding OCD False Urgency
This article is for information only and does not replace individual clinical assessment or treatment. Quick summary: OCD false urgency is the felt sense that a worry must be resolved right now, even when nothing in the outside world has actually changed. That...
Why Does OCD Feel So Real?
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 thoughts feel real because your brain fires a genuine threat alarm first, then your mind builds a...
When OCD Overlaps with Autism and ADHD: Adapting ERP for the Neurodivergent Brain
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, autism, and ADHD genuinely overlap, and the same behaviour can mean very different things across them...
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder: What Clinicians Should Know About OCPD Treatment
Clinical disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or a treatment plan for any individual. Over the past decade of treating OCD and running exposure and response prevention (ERP) as...
“What If I’m Bad?” Understanding Feared Self OCD, Guilt and Shame
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 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 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
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...