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False Attraction OCD: 8 Ways to Achieve Effective Recovery

False Attraction OCD: 8 Ways to Achieve Effective Recovery

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 18, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

  False Attraction OCD: 8 Ways to Achieve Effective Recovery False attraction is a common symptom that affects multiple types of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including relationship OCD, sexual orientation OCD, and other variants. Regular attraction brings...
OCD: 3 Essential Steps for Empowering Response Prevention

OCD: 3 Essential Steps for Empowering Response Prevention

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 16, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

OCD: 3 Essential Steps for Empowering Response Prevention As a mental health professional, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of response prevention in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This crucial component of OCD therapy has helped...
Embracing OCD Treatment: Overcoming Therapy Hesitations

Embracing OCD Treatment: Overcoming Therapy Hesitations

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 9, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Embracing OCD Treatment: Overcoming Therapy Hesitations OCD affects 1-2% of the population, yet many people with this condition hesitate to seek help. Studies reveal that 60% of adults with OCD develop avoidance behaviours that block their path to recovery. Cognitive...
OCD Assessment: 10 Helpful Strategies for Success

OCD Assessment: 10 Helpful Strategies for Success

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 3, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

OCD Assessment: 10 Helpful Strategies for Success Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. While many people associate OCD with repetitive behaviours like handwashing or excessive cleaning, the disorder...
OCD and Avoidance: 7 Life-Changing Insights from a Therapist

OCD and Avoidance: 7 Life-Changing Insights from a Therapist

by Federico Ferrarese | Mar 17, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

OCD and Avoidance: 7 Life-Changing Insights from a Therapist Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like an endless loop of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours, but there’s another aspect often overlooked⁠—avoidance. For many, OCD avoidance...
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