August 8, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Understanding the Conditions Associated with OCD Symptoms

Understanding the Conditions Associated with OCD Symptoms What is OCD and its symptoms? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and repetitive behaviours or compulsions. The symptoms of OCD…

August 7, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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How to Break the Cycle of Being a People Pleaser

How to Break the Cycle of Being a People Pleaser Understanding the people-pleasing cycle As someone who has struggled with the tendency to prioritise the needs and desires of others over my own, I can…

July 31, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
in COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY, NEWS, SELF-ESTEEM
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Boost Your Self Confidence: 7 Effective Strategies

Boost Your Self-Confidence: 7 Effective Strategies Understanding self-confidence and its importance Self-confidence is essential for personal growth, success, and overall well-being. It is the belief in one's abilities, qualities, and judgments. A healthy level…

Effective CBT for Social Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide

June 2, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Social Anxiety and Depression: the Dual Diagnosis

Social Anxiety and Depression: the Dual Diagnosis In an era where the mantra "How to Be Yourself" resonates more profoundly within societies grappling with increasing levels of social anxiety and depression, understanding these mental health…

May 24, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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OCD: Overcoming the Toxic Habit of Seeking Reassurance

OCD: Overcoming the Toxic Habit of Seeking Reassurance Understanding the toxic habit of seeking reassurance The urge to seek reassurance often stems from the intrusive thoughts and obsessions that characterise OCD. These thoughts range…

May 6, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
in COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS
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Federico Ferrarese: A CBT Therapist in Edinburgh

Federico Ferrarese: A CBT Therapist in Edinburgh The journey towards mental well-being is a profoundly personal one, fraught with challenges and obstacles. In Edinburgh, Federico Ferrarese stands as a guiding light for those seeking to…

April 29, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Supporting Your Loved One: A Guide to Living with OCD

Supporting Your Loved One: A Guide to Living with OCD Living with a loved one who has OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) can be a challenging journey, filled with unique obstacles and emotional highs and lows. It…

Decoding the Neurobiology of Social Anxiety Disorder

April 23, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts

OCD: How to Identify Ego-Syntonic vs. Ego-Dystonic Thoughts Introduction to OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex psychological condition characterised by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to…