by Cloudways | Dec 12, 2011 | Contamination/Health-Related Symptoms, OCD
In my last post, I identified several types of obsessions that are associated with contamination/health-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These include the fear of: Germs and getting sick. Making others sick. Developing an incurable illness in the future....
by Cloudways | Dec 10, 2011 | Contamination/Health-Related Symptoms, OCD
What are common obsessions in contamination/disease/illness/health-focused OCD? OCD: Fear of Getting Sick Contamination- or health-related OCD is associated with persistent worries about one’s health or the health of loved ones. Common obsessions in...
by Cloudways | Nov 20, 2011 | “Pure-O” Symptoms, ERP, OCD, OCD - Treatment
Question: I know about ERP, and I understand that OCD symptoms can be reduced by resisting rituals and then habituating to the anxiety brought on by obsessive thoughts. However…what if an obsessional thought requires no ritual? Confused! Great question. I think...