Category: treatment
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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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Relationship OCD: Why Groinal Response Doesn’t Make You A Cheat (Exclusive Content)
Jo struggles with relationship-intrusive thoughts related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Despite undergoing evidence-based treatment, she faces challenges resisting compulsions and seeking reassurance due to her brain’s cortex. Understanding the biology of OCD and cognitive therapy helps her navigate and improve the effectiveness of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy.
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OCD: Why Female Groinal Response And Persistent Genital Arousal Are Not The Same (Exclusive Content)
This article explains the confusion between persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) and unwanted groinal responses in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It highlights how OCD can lead to sexual obsessions and rituals as temporary solutions, and how PGAD is unrelated to sexual pleasure. It discusses the causes, conflicts, mistaken correlations, and eventual relief and management…