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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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Mind Over Pain: Harnessing the Power of Cognitive Therapy to Overcome Chronic Pain Disorders

What Are Pain Disorders? Pain disorders, often classified under chronic pain syndromes, involve persistent pain that goes beyond…

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Understanding Fear of Sin (Scrupulosity) in OCD

What is Scrupulosity? Scrupulosity is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by an overwhelming concern with morality,…

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Understanding PTSD and the Role of Cognitive Exercises in Reducing Symptoms

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses…

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Understanding and Overcoming “Not Just Right” Feelings in OCD

What Are “Not Just Right” Feelings in OCD? “Not just right” (NJR) feelings are a common experience for…

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Beyond the Surface: Exploring the Depths of Contamination in OCD

What is OCD with a Fear of Contamination? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic mental health condition…

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The OCD Mindset: Unpacking Perfectionism, Memory Faults, and Abandonment Anxieties

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized not only by repetitive behaviors and intrusive thoughts but also by underlying maladaptive…

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Breaking the Cycle: A Cognitive Approach to Overcoming OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or…

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Breaking Free from OCD: A Cognitive Approach to Understanding and Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and…

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Understanding Anxiety and Clark’s Panic Model

What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a natural human emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical…

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GAD Anxiety
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Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Wells’ Metacognitive Model

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about…

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