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Why Does OCD Feel So Real?

Why Does OCD Feel So Real?

by Federico Ferrarese | Aug 4, 2026 | 1) Is this OCD? — Symptoms, diagnosis, and what OCD isn't, 2) Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions — Why they stick and what feeds them, NEWS

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice or a substitute for assessment by a qualified professional. Quick summary:  OCD thoughts feel real because your brain fires a genuine threat alarm first, then your mind builds a...
OCD Treatment Guidelines 2025: Key Insights for Recovery

OCD Treatment Guidelines 2025: Key Insights for Recovery

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 11, 2026 | 4) Treatment & ERP — How OCD is actually treated, NEWS

Clinical disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; please speak with your GP, psychiatrist, or a qualified mental health professional about your individual circumstances. Quick summary...
Inside the Orchard OCD Conference 2026: Future Treatments

Inside the Orchard OCD Conference 2026: Future Treatments

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 10, 2026 | 9) Research & Evidence — New studies, explained, NEWS

Inside the Orchard OCD Conference 2026: Future Treatments Quick summary The Orchard OCD Conference 2026 (4–5 June, London) brought together many of the world’s leading OCD researchers to chart where treatment is heading. Most of the excitement sits in three...
Shocking OCD Diagnosis Delay: The 17-Year Wait for Treatment

Shocking OCD Diagnosis Delay: The 17-Year Wait for Treatment

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 8, 2026 | 4) Treatment & ERP — How OCD is actually treated, NEWS

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 qualified mental health professional. Quick summary People with OCD wait, on...
5 Key Insights into OCD: Understanding a Friend’s Struggles

5 Key Insights into OCD: Understanding a Friend’s Struggles

by Federico Ferrarese | Mar 20, 2026 | NEWS, OCD

5 Key Insights into OCD: Understanding a Friend’s Struggles Last week, one of my clients sat across from me in my Edinburgh office, visibly frustrated. “My flatmate keeps saying she’s ‘so organised’ about keeping the kitchen tidy,”...
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