by Cloudways | Apr 22, 2017 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, ERP, OCD, Scrupulosity
So this post is a bit different than my regular posts… Rather than discussing a specific aspect about OCD or anxiety, this post is a request for your assistance in completing an exposure. Here’s the background… I have a patient with scrupulosity...
by Cloudways | Mar 22, 2017 | ERP, OCD, OCD - General, OCD - Treatment, Support Groups, Treatments
What: OCD Scriptathon 2017, A Group Scripting Experience Where: Our office! Located at 11380 Prosperity Farms Road, Ste 209A, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 When: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 8:00 PM – Until It Ends If you’ve ever practiced imaginal...
by Cloudways | Feb 18, 2017 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, ERP, OCD, OCD - General
These are difficult times. Lately, it seems, each week brings with it something truly horrifying. A shooting or an act of terrorism, a hate crime committed against an individual, a disease that affects the unborn. You can hardly turn on the news without hearing about...
by Cloudways | Feb 12, 2017 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, Checking-Related Symptoms, OCD, Sexual Symptoms
Although ROCD is often characterized by intrusive worries about your relationship, relationship OCD treatment often specifically targets the compulsions and avoidance behaviors related to ROCD (rather than the obsessions themselves). This is because ROCD treatment is...
by Cloudways | Jan 29, 2017 | CBT, ERP, ERP Tips, OCD, OCD - General, OCD - Treatment, Treatments
In previous posts, I have discussed various aspects of the “OCD Cycle,” but it never hurts to have a quick refresher. After all, understanding how OCD works can help you see through its lies and help mobilize you to stand up and challenge it. What is OCD,...
by Cloudways | Jan 15, 2017 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, Checking-Related Symptoms, OCD, Sexual Symptoms
This multi-part series of posts will focus primarily on rOCD, also known as “relationship OCD.” Part 1 focused on obsessive thoughts that are common in rOCD. This part discusses other relationship OCD obsessions, including intrusive impulses and images....
by Cloudways | Jan 8, 2017 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, Checking-Related Symptoms, OCD
In a previous post on mental checking, I talked briefly about ROCD (Relationship OCD), a form of OCD that involves pervasive doubt and uncertainty about interpersonal relationships. This multi-part series of posts will focus primarily on ROCD in the context of...
by Cloudways | Dec 13, 2016 | Agoraphobia, Anxiety, CBT, Checking-Related Symptoms, Harm-Related Symptoms, OCD, Panic
Reader Question: My daughter just turned 15, and no matter what I say, I can’t seem to convince her to practice her driving. It’s strange, because in the past, all she could do is talk about how excited she was to finally get her permit. I truly thought...
by Cloudways | Dec 11, 2016 | Checking-Related Symptoms, Conditions, Harm-Related Symptoms, OCD
What is hit-and-run OCD? Hit-and-run OCD (sometimes called MVA-OCD) is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder that involves persistent and recurrent worries that you’ve hit someone while driving. While most people with hit-and-run OCD worry, “What if I...
by Cloudways | Nov 23, 2016 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, OCD, Scrupulosity, Sexual Symptoms
Obsessions focusing on pets and animals incorporate all the common themes: contamination, checking, harm, scrupulosity, and sex. In this 3-part blog series, I’ll discuss some of the common ways obsessions may target our lovable, snuggable friends. Part 1 focused...
