Author: ocd.app
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OCD recovery – why is it so hard?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be challenging to recover from for various reasons. My name is Sarah, and I’m a 33-year-old woman living with OCD. Every day, I’m bombarded by intrusive thoughts and the urge to perform rituals to ease my anxiety. My life feels like a never-ending cycle of obsessions and compulsions. I often feel…
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OCD: 9 lesser known tips, rated
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a condition that fills people’s lives with persistent thoughts (obsessions) and a strong urge to repeat certain actions (compulsions). Thankfully, there’s a helpful approach called Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that’s really good at managing OCD! You’re probably familiar with some popular CBT techniques like mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and noting – they’re…
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What do the new advancements in AI mean for people with OCD?
New advancements in AI have the potential to positively impact people with OCD in several ways, including: What about risks? There are several risks associated with the use of AI in mental health care, particularly for individuals with OCD. Some of these risks include: What about risks that are more specific to OCD? While many…
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Thought challenging: 5 steps to overcoming OCD
I found myself plagued by intrusive thoughts that seemed to consume my every waking moment. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the fear that something terrible would happen to my family if I didn’t perform certain rituals. My mind was a whirlwind of “what-ifs” and worst-case scenarios. One ordinary day, as I…
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4 signs that you may be unintentionally enabling your partner’s OCD
I had always relied on my spouse’s support to manage my OCD, but lately, I had started to feel like her efforts were doing more harm than good. It wasn’t until one evening when we were getting ready for bed that my spouse suggested that she would stop helping me that I realized how much…
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OCD Digital therapeutics: Why is OCD difficult to treat?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is notoriously difficult to treat, and medication is often only partially effective. There are several reasons why medication may not be enough to improve OCD symptoms: OCD and the placebo effect The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a person experiences a positive therapeutic effect…
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Anxiety Management: Quick Relief or Long Term Change?
From the perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), seeking quick relief from anxiety may provide temporary relief, but it is not the most effective long-term solution. CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, and building coping skills to manage anxiety in the long-term. CBT approaches anxiety through…
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Social Anxiety and OCD
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are both anxiety disorders that can co-occur in some individuals. Although the two disorders are distinct, there is a connection between them in some cases. Research has found that people with social anxiety disorder may be at a higher risk of developing OCD compared to the general…
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Tech Burnout and OCD: Katie’s story
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Katie who was an engineer at one of the biggest tech companies in the world. She was smart, talented, and had a passion for technology. But she also had a secret that she kept from everyone at work. Katie suffered from OCD. Every day, Katie would…
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OCD on Screen: How is OCD Depicted on Film?
There are several films and TV shows that portray characters with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Some of these include: It’s important to note that not all depictions of OCD in these films and TV shows are entirely accurate or representative of the experiences of people with the disorder. Some of these portrayals can perpetuate stereotypes and…
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OCD, fear of harm and reframing negative thoughts
People with OCD can get stuck on a variety of intrusive thoughts, images, or urges, also known as obsessions, that are often disturbing or anxiety-provoking. These obsessions can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress. Some common obsessions in OCD include: It’s important to note that having intrusive thoughts or worries is a common…
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Here are 5 tips for people with OCD who want to stop procrastinating
Hey there! Let’s chat about something pretty common, yet often misunderstood – procrastination, particularly in the context of OCD. Now, procrastination is something we all do from time to time, right? But for folks with OCD, it’s a bit of a different story. So, picture this: You’ve got OCD, and your mind is often caught…