The problem with distraction isn’t that we are not paying attention to our obsessions. That as you are only to aware is actually often a huge relief, I mean of course if we are no…
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OCD & Uncertainty
One of the main things that keeps us stuck when struggling with OCD is the struggle itself. We are constantly demanding certainty from ourselves about the obsessions. Certainty that they aren’t tue, that they aren’t…
My Top Ten Tips For Overcoming OCD
I love a good top ten list, I mean who doesn’t hey? It’s so much fun, particularly when we’re talking about such a joyful topic such as OCD. But enough with the irony, sometimes a…
How Our Expectations Influence OCD
Labels Before we get into this I just want to say that we should be a little wary if labels. Whilst it is very tempting to try and give everything a name and a story,…
OCD & The Pain Of Uncertainty
Uncertainty is an inherent part of life, Albert Einstein claimed that “As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not…
Maladaptive daydreaming & OCD
For many people daydreaming is a normal and sometimes even pleasurable response to the pressure of life. It can be a way to relieve boredom, a tool for escaping from stressful moments or even just…
Getting Over OCD – Where To Start
To get started with something is often the biggest hurdle of all. Lets say that perhaps you want to start a new hobby, for example painting. You go out and buy yourself all of the…
The Value of The Unexpected OCD Exposure Activity
When learning to overcome OCD you might spend a lot of time working with a therapist to develop a hierarchy of exposures and to slowly work through them over time. This is obviously important as…
False Memory OCD
Imagine a scenario in which you are no longer able to trust your memory and are obsessed with the idea that you may have done something wrong or immoral and are unable to remember it….
OCD & The Fear Of Losing Control
A surprisingly common theme of OCD is the fear of losing control. In this article I take a look at what causes this theme and some steps you can take to help you overcome it. …
