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Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories

Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories

by Federico Ferrarese | Oct 25, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Living with Somatic OCD: 2 Inspiring Recovery Stories Picture this. A young man sits across from me in my Edinburgh clinic, visibly exhausted. “Federico,” he whispers, “I can’t stop thinking about my breathing. Every single breath feels like...
ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations

ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations

by Federico Ferrarese | Oct 10, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

ERP for Somatic OCD: Tackle Your Fear of Bodily Sensations Picture this. Last Tuesday, a client sat in my Edinburgh office, exhausted and frustrated. “Federico,” she said, “I can’t stop thinking about my breathing. Every single breath....
Somatic OCD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Body-Focused Obsessions

Somatic OCD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Body-Focused Obsessions

by Federico Ferrarese | Jan 4, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

  Somatic OCD: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Body-Focused Obsessions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) manifests in various forms, each with its unique challenges and intricacies. Among these, somatic OCD stands out as a lesser-known yet equally...

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