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 | Sep 14, 2011 | CBT, ERP, OCD, OCD - Treatment
Question: Because many of my OCD rituals are related to my professional identity, I’m worried that changing my rituals will somehow change those parts of me that I like (e.g., my personal goals and ambitions). Should I be concerned about this? Early Onset OCD in...
by Cloudways | May 14, 2011 | ERP, OCD, OCD - General
OCD isn’t just about anxiety. Although anxiety is certainly a prominent feature of the disorder, clinicians who only attend to anxious symptoms can easily overlook some of its other core features. As a psychologist in Palm Beach, Florida, I work closely with...
