Category: visual tourettic ocd
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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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From CBT Therapist to Author: Carol Edwards Shares her Knowledge on 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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Why Visual Tourettic OCD is Not Criminal Intrusive Staring
Criminal Intrusive Staring (CIS) and Visual Tourettic OCD (VTO) differ significantly. This article will explore the physical symptoms, psychological aspects, and potential legal consequences of CIS and VTO.
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Address Staring OCD: Look Inside
‘Address Staring OCD’ by Carol Edwards is a fascinating book that offers a range of techniques to complement exposure-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), providing hope and guidance for those seeking to overcome this variation of OCD. Additionally, it features a dedicated chapter on inference-based cognitive therapy, offering a comprehensive approach to tackling OCD.
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How Folding Your Arms Can Help You Power Through Peripheral Staring
The blog discusses peripheral staring as a symptom of Visual Tourettic OCD and compares it to Misophonia. It offers a competing technique to suppress the urge to stare, emphasising the use of a physical discomfort to overcome the premonitory urge. The technique aims to address the tic in legitimate situations, where continuous staring may cause…
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Managing Visual Tourettic OCD: Techniques for Eye Control
Staring OCD, also known as visual Tourettic OCD or VTO, involves involuntary gazing towards private areas and peripherally. This can make communication challenging, but techniques like the triangular gaze and the hair-flick approach can help manage the urge to stare.