Category: peripheral staring
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Understanding Somatic Sensations in Visual Tourettic 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 stare more. They often develop obsessions about their staring, such as doubting their moral compass and feeling shame when staring. This is especially because their gazes…
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CBT Therapist Turned Author: Carol Edwards Opens Up About Visual Tourettic OCD
While visual Tourettic OCD shares the origins of classic OCD, it also involves involuntary gazing, possibly linked to heightened exogenous attention from external sources.
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How Folding Your Arms Can Help You Power Through Peripheral Staring
Imagine you are sitting on a bus or train, minding your own business. Suddenly you feel the pulling urge to turn and look when you sense the uncomfortable distraction of people around you. Here’s what you can do: