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Articles from the ocd.app team on living with OCD: how it works, practical CBT skills, and how short daily exercises can help.

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Understanding Trichotillomania and Skin Picking: A CBT Approach to Mental Wellbeing

Trichotillomania and excoriation disorder are complex mental health challenges marked by compulsive hair pulling and skin picking. This…

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Understanding Hoarding Tendencies Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Hoarding tendencies often lead to significant emotional distress and anxiety, impacting personal and social functioning. This article explores…

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Understanding Orderliness and Perfectionism through a CBT Lens

This article delves into the intricate relationship between orderliness, compulsions, and perfectionism, particularly as experienced in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder…

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Understanding Contamination OCD Through a CBT Lens

Contamination OCD is a prevalent issue intertwined with fears of germs, compulsive handwashing, and a heightened obsession with…

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Understanding Counting Compulsions and Superstitious Beliefs

Counting compulsions, number obsessions, and superstitious beliefs can hinder mental wellbeing. This article delves into the cognitive-behavioral therapy…

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Understanding Repetitive Checking: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

This article delves into the world of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), particularly focusing on repetitive checking behaviors like ensuring…

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Understanding Religious OCD and the Path to Mental Wellbeing

Religious OCD, characterized by scrupulosity and moral anxiety, can deeply affect one’s mental wellbeing. This article explores the…

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Understanding Body Dysmorphia and OCD Through CBT

Body dysmorphia and OCD are complex mental health challenges that manifest through appearance obsessions, mirror checking, and grooming…

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Navigating the Challenges of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder During Exam Preparation

Preparing for exams can be particularly challenging for individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and perfectionism. This article explores…

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Understanding Social Anxiety and OCD: A CBT Approach to Mental Wellbeing

Social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often stem from deep-seated beliefs and patterns of thinking. This article delves…

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