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...