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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

I'm Not Good at Public Speaking

Perfectionistic compulsions combined with OCD and ADHD drive uncontrollable demands for flawless performance that impair spontaneous speech despite intellectual self-awareness.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Mindfulness

Perfectionism and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Perfectionists seek external validation to prove their self-worth, often leading to cycles of obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Perfectionism and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Perfectionists seek external validation to prove their self-worth, often leading to cycles of obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
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fromTiny Buddha
3 weeks ago

Relief from Relentless Thoughts: Reclaiming My Mind from OCD - Tiny Buddha

This quote might sound like something you'd read on a coffee mug or an Instagram quote slide. But when your own mind is feeding you a 24/7 stream of terrifying, intrusive thoughts? That little phrase becomes a survival strategy. Sure, I have lots of strategies now. But they weren't born from a gentle spiritual awakening or a peaceful walk in the woods.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Let Thoughts Become Wispy

Allowing intrusive thoughts to become less distressing and attending to bodily sensations reduces their intensity and undermines the urge to fight them.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

It's OCD Awareness Week: Myths and Truths You Need to Know

OCD is a no-fault neurobiological disorder that is highly treatable with Exposure and Ritual Prevention; relabeling intrusive thoughts reduces rituals and anxiety.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When OCD Feels Like a Haunted House

Exposure and Response Prevention reduces OCD by confronting intrusive fears and stopping avoidance, allowing anxiety to diminish and regain perspective.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Understanding the Difference Between OCD and BFRBs

BFRBs and OCD both produce repetitive, distressing behaviors but differ in awareness, function, neurobiology, diagnostic classification, and treatment approaches.
Mental health
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

The Billionaire Inside Your Head, Hampstead Theatre - Review

A stage drama examines a man's OCD deterioration through confrontational audience interactions, a strained friendship, workplace pressure, and shifting power dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop picking up other people's litter?

Her heart is huge and she is passionate about so many social causes, but sometimes her save the world ethos can be annoying. Case in point: she loves picking up litter that isn't hers. Maybe loves is too strong a word, but she can't help herself when it comes to picking up rubbish, and sometimes I feel it's unnecessary. If she sees a piece of rubbish on the pavement, she will pick it up.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My OCD was spiralling out of control and I set off to visit all 195 countries

Cameron Mofid visited all 195 countries by age 25, completing the journey in Pyongyang while requiring leaving airports and spending days per Nomad Mania rules.
#mental-health
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Mental health

He felt 'chased' by anxiety and got help online. Now that resource experts trust could be shut down | CBC News

Writing
fromIndependent
7 months ago

'My OCD symptoms started when I was eleven. I was washing my hands so excessively I left droplets of blood wherever I went'

David Monaghan aims to educate the public about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder through his play.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Mental health

He felt 'chased' by anxiety and got help online. Now that resource experts trust could be shut down | CBC News

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Writing

'My OCD symptoms started when I was eleven. I was washing my hands so excessively I left droplets of blood wherever I went'

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fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Do Gut Bacteria Contribute to OCD?

Gut bacteria are linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Mendelian randomization indicates these bacteria can cause OCD.
Dietary changes could serve as a viable treatment for OCD.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Addressing the Need for Certainty in OCD

The tussle with uncertainty has several manifestations, such as pursuing unattainable romantic prospects or striving for status while overlooking personal enjoyment.
Mindfulness
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Can't Sleep With OCD? Here's What Actually Helps

OCD sleep disruption involves unique neurobiological mechanisms, not just stress.
Compulsions and cognitive hyperarousal severely impact rest.
Tailored strategies like ERP and light therapy are essential.
Addressing sleep is vital for effective OCD recovery.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Swipe, Spiral, Repeat: OCD and Dating

OCD exacerbates dating challenges through obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Limerence can mislead individuals to idealize partners while ignoring red flags.
Fear of disclosing OCD leads to anxiety about judgment during dating.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why Identifying the Core Fear Matters in OCD Treatment

While each of these individuals are describing contamination fears on the surface, we haven't yet uncovered what's underneath. The driving force behind them can be worlds apart.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

OCD and Eating Disorders: A Dangerous Alliance

When OCD and eating disorders co-occur, they mutually reinforce each other, complicating recovery and necessitating a combined therapeutic approach for effective treatment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

How to Overcome an Obsession With a Partner's Past

Retroactive jealousy involves obsessive thoughts about a partner's past, leading to distress and compulsive behaviors similar to those found in OCD.
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