Carol Edwards, former CBT therapist, writes about obsessive compulsive disorder, and related problems. Also, see menu to the right of the screen to learn more about her password protected documents.
I see fellow students learning things very easily, but me, I seem to have to put a lot of effort into learning things. For example, any concept for me is hard to grasp lately, and I have to study long hours to make learning material clearer. It’s like my memory is failing me. I have OCD, and I’m wondering if this plays a part in the mental blocks I’ve been experiencing.”
Being sure about something means going through the “what-ifs” to prove or disprove whether there is anything legitimate to worry about, and then still being doubtful.
The word “delusion” in obsessive-compulsive disorder explains the absence of insight, not fixed belief associated with psychosis. Insight and pathological…
One of my exposures was leaving the door unlocked and living with risk; it helped me see that my decisions before remission were influenced by anxiety and emotional evaluation.
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How do I know I’m ruminating about an obsession relating to my OCD, and not just worrying, generally? While worrying…
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First, guilt is an emotion that most people experience. For example, if someone lies, they may feel guilt. If someone…
First, a phobia usually involves having a fear of spiders, dogs, fire, open or closed spaces, heights, animals, blood, or…
