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OCD posts
Calm, clear reads about ocd from the Breatheasy team.
Do I have OCD? Signs, a quick self-check, and what to do next
How to tell if you might have OCD: what obsessions and compulsions really are, a self-check to bring to a doctor, how OCD differs from being tidy, anxious or a perfectionist, how it’s diagnosed and the treatment that works.
Types of OCD: the 4 main types, and other common themes
Research groups OCD symptoms into four main types: contamination, symmetry, forbidden thoughts and hoarding. What each looks like, other common themes like harm, relationship and “Pure O” OCD, and why the treatment is the same.
10 myths about intrusive thoughts, and what’s actually true
Intrusive thoughts are almost universal, yet myths about them cause huge distress. Ten common myths, what research shows instead, what helps, and when intrusive thoughts might be OCD.
Intrusive vs impulsive thoughts: what’s the difference?
“My intrusive thoughts won” is all over social media, but it usually describes impulsive thoughts. Here’s the difference, and why it matters.
How to stop intrusive thoughts (and why fighting them backfires)
Almost everyone has disturbing thoughts that pop up out of nowhere. Why pushing them away makes them stick, and what helps them fade.
Why reassurance keeps OCD going (and what to do instead)
Asking “are you sure?” brings relief for a moment, then the doubt comes back louder. Here’s why, and what helps.
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