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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, Postpartum and Perinatal OCD

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, Sexual orientation OCD

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, Sensorimotor OCD

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

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 | NEWS, OCD

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 | NEWS, OCD

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, OCD

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...
Intolerance of Uncertainty OCD: The Engine Behind Themes

Intolerance of Uncertainty OCD: The Engine Behind Themes

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 22, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

Intolerance of Uncertainty OCD: The Engine Behind Themes This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or replace assessment and treatment by a qualified professional. Quick summary Intolerance of uncertainty is the difficulty...
OCD vs Health Anxiety: Same Fear, Different Condition?

OCD vs Health Anxiety: Same Fear, Different Condition?

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 19, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

Clinical disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling, please speak to your GP or a registered therapist. Quick summary OCD vs health anxiety is one of the most...
How to Build Your Own ERP Exposure Hierarchy: A Clinician’s Starter Guide

How to Build Your Own ERP Exposure Hierarchy: A Clinician’s Starter Guide

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 18, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or a substitute for individual assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary An ERP exposure hierarchy is a personalised, ranked list of the situations,...
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