Category: OCD
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Session 2: Sue has OCD, now what’s the plan?
Our ‘Sessions‘ series explores sessions at the Clinical Psychologist’s Office Session 2 at the Clinical Psychologist’s Office The room remains a comforting haven for Sue. Her demeanor is a mix of curiosity and nervous anticipation. Dr. Greene: Welcome back, Sue. I hope the past week has been manageable for you. How are you feeling today?…
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Unleash Your Inner Strength: Strategies to Overcome OCD Negative Self-Talk
Discover powerful strategies to overcome negative self-talk associated with OCD. Unleash your inner strength and effectively manage your thoughts for a healthier mindset.
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The OCD Paradox (and how to solve it)
I’m Eva, a wedding photographer who’s had the privilege of capturing countless beautiful moments. That joy was tainted when I was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. My version of OCD manifested in a unique way, and it turned my professional world upside down. My obsessions took shape as incessant, intrusive thoughts about ruining the happiest day…
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How OCD affects your daily life – and 5 tips to improve it
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s daily life. Here are some of the implications: Cognitive Restructuring Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic process that helps individuals identify and challenge irrational or maladaptive thoughts, such as those often found in OCD. Here’s how it can help: 5 examples…
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The most common non-OCD mental disorders that people with OCD have
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that is frequently accompanied by other disorders. These co-occurring disorders include depression, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest; anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder, which involve excessive worry and fear; Tourette Syndrome, a neurological condition causing involuntary…
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OCD Tips: The Only List You Will Ever Need (Until There’s a Better One)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that drive an individual to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions can interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. Thankfully, numerous strategies can help manage the symptoms of OCD. We’ve…
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How we think, Part 1: Generalization and OCD
Cognitive biases, including the problematic generalization often seen in OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), can occur in various situations. They can be especially problematic when individuals attempt to predict or interpret events, behaviours, or thoughts, both in themselves and in others. Here are some common situations where generalization becomes a problematic cognitive bias: These situations represent…
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ROCD or Wrong relationship: How do I know?
I wanted to chat a bit about something I often see in my practice, something called Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or ROCD for short. It’s quite a fascinating, yet challenging, aspect of relationships that not many people are aware of. So, imagine this: You’re in a relationship, but your mind is constantly flooded with doubts and…
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Is OCD neurodivergent?
My name is Eva, and I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD for short. My brain works a bit differently than most people’s, and I’d like to share my experience with you to give you an honest perspective on the challenges of living with OCD. Having OCD is incredibly difficult. My life is constantly interrupted by…
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What is the best OCD self treatment?
The cost of OCD therapy can vary widely depending on factors such as location, type of treatment, duration, and insurance coverage. Individual psychotherapy sessions can range from $100 to $250 per hour or more, while group therapy sessions may be more affordable at up to $80 per session. Intensive outpatient programs and residential treatment programs…
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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…