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February 5, 2024
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OCD Treatment: Managing Religious Scrupulosity Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

OCD Treatment: Managing Religious Scrupulosity Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) If you or someone you know experiences religious scrupulosity characterized by obsessive thoughts related to religious beliefs, you're not alone. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can…

January 30, 2024
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How delaying compulsions in the OCD treatment

How delaying compulsions in the OCD treatment Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. The constant need to engage in compulsive behaviours and rituals can consume one's daily life, making it…

January 28, 2024
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The neurobiology of OCD

The neurobiology of OCD The neurobiology of OCD revolves around the intricate interactions of various brain regions and neurotransmitters. Research has shown that abnormalities in specific brain areas play a crucial role in the manifestation…

January 26, 2024
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CBT Treatment for Relationship OCD

CBT Treatment for Relationship OCD If intrusive thoughts about your relationship constantly plague you, you may be suffering from Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD). But don't worry, relief is possible. In this article, I will delve…

January 20, 2024
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Incertezza e dubbio nel disturbo ossessivo compulsivo (OCD)

Se soffri di disturbo ossessivo compulsivo (OCD), conosci sicuramente la sensazione debilitante del dubbio che sembra accompagnarti ovunque. L'OCD è caratterizzato da pensieri ossessivi ricorrenti e comportamenti compulsivi che possono assumere molte forme diverse. E…

January 19, 2024
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OCD: the doubting disease

OCD: the doubting disease Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an uphill battle, especially when it comes to the intrusive thoughts and doubts that constantly plague the mind. Aptly referred to as the "doubting…

February 23, 2021
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Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) the gold standard treatment for OCD

Exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) is considered the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this approach, individuals are exposed to the feared stimuli hierarchically, starting with stimuli that evoke less anxiety and progressively…