2) Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions — Why they stick and what feeds them

Memory Hoarding OCD: The Compulsion to Remember Everything Perfectly

Memory Hoarding OCD: The Compulsion to Remember Everything Perfectly

Quick summary:  Memory hoarding OCD is a pattern of compulsive remembering — screenshotting, note-taking, mental replaying, and recording — driven by a fear of forgetting or of not being able to prove something happened. It's usually a form of mental and behavioural...

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Compulsive Staring OCD: What Is the Intrusive Urge to Stare?

Compulsive Staring OCD: What Is the Intrusive Urge to Stare?

This article is for information only and is not clinical advice; if staring worries are affecting your life, speak to your GP or a BABCP-accredited therapist. Quick summary:  Compulsive staring OCD is a form of OCD built around an intrusive urge to look — at people,...

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Intolerance of Uncertainty OCD: The Engine Behind Themes

Intolerance of Uncertainty OCD: The Engine Behind Themes

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...

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