Coping with OCD
Now that you have received a clinical diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, what comes next? The most important step you can take is finding a licensed therapist who utilizes Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. This is truly the gold standard in treating OCD and related disorders, and research shows that it is typically the […]
Moral Scrupulosity OCD
Moral Scrupulosity is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It involves the individual obsessing over whether or not they are a “good” or “bad” person, in terms of their moral compass. The person living with Moral Scrupulosity (shortened to Scrup) experiences intrusive (meaning unwanted) images, urges, and/or thoughts about violating their moral or ethical […]
Health OCD
Health anxiety, sometimes referred to as hypochondria or hypochondriasis, is the mental illness characterized by a preoccupation with and/or fear of having a severe illness. Individuals with health anxiety interpret normal bodily sensations as a sign of major illness, despite reassurance from medical professionals that they are healthy. Common symptoms of health anxiety include constantly […]
