Category: anxiety
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Discovering Your True Self: A Guide for OCD Management
Believe in yourself without the compulsions. Why? Because the obsession is a fictional story, it’s not a true portrayal of your authentic self and experiences and therefore does not require safety-seeking behaviours.
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How to Manage Parental Anxiety and OCD
The parent may develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), characterised by obsessions and compulsions. Their obsession may involve constant doubts about their child’s safety, while the compulsion refers to repeatedly checking that the child is safe.
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Unravelling Involuntary Gazing in the Context of Somatic Sensations and Sensorimotor OCD
Some individuals may develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that involves staring. Sensations tied to staring, which may include ocular tension, a racing heart, sweating, or tension, may make these individuals look more. They often develop obsessions about their staring, doubting their morals and feeling shame when looking, as their gazes are usually directed towards the private…
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What Causes People to Self-Harm (Exclusive Content)
This 15-page document explores the causes of self-harm, or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), linking it to emotional overwhelm and self-blame. It delves into how people respond to anxiety and includes a discussion on anxiety in obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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I Have Misophonia (Exclusive Content)
In this 28-page document, Carol Edwards delves into personal experiences of living with Misophonia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The author also discusses aversion to colors, smells, and movements, along with grief and sensory processing issues. The document includes researched information and a link to proposed diagnostic criteria for entry into the DSM-5.
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How to Overcome Non-Contact Contamination OCD (Exclusive Content)
This 15-page document differentiates non-contact contamination obsessions from contact contamination fears, detailing aversion to touching and the resulting fear of disease transmission. It examines how this differs from non-touch human interaction and explores the associated consequences. The document also discusses treatment methods, providing motivational interview examples and a homework checklist.
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Exploring the Nuances: Possibility, Probability, and the Enigma of Obsessive Doubt
Even though it is impossible to measure and evaluate the chances of obsessive fears occurring, people with OCD still doubt their sensory perceptions when confronted with these fears. Due to this, they rely on what we call OCD’s logic to find the truth and put doubt to rest.
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How A Different Evidence-Based Treatment Can Effectively Help With Obsessive Doubt and Uncertainty
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves obsessions and compulsions triggered by fear and doubt, impairing daily life. Inference-based therapy helps individuals reconnect with reality and overcome OCD. “3 Effective Ways to Treat OCD and Reclaim Your Life” by Carol Edwards provides more information on this evidence-based treatment.
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Effective Tips To Help Students and Teachers Manage Anger Associated With Self-Doubt and OCD
When faced with the unknown, people can become angry due to fear, feelings of incompetence, high expectations, and a lack of control. Managing this anger involves identifying its source, seeking knowledge, practicing empathy, taking breaks, communicating clearly, and seeking professional help if necessary. Teachers can also use specific strategies to overcome self-doubt while teaching complex…
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How Guilt Affects People with OCD and How to Overcome It
It’s not unusual for people with OCD to ruminate and analyse harmful thoughts. For example, “What if it’s something I want to do?” “If it isn’t, why do I get the urge that makes me think I do?”