by amir-oren | Oct 5, 2026 | OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder is widely misunderstood. It tends to be reduced to stereotypes about tidiness or perfectionism, which bears little resemblance to what living with the condition actually involves. OCD involves persistent, unwanted intrusive thoughts and...
by amir-oren | Nov 27, 2024 | OCD
The arrival of a newborn is often a time of immense joy and excitement. However, for some new parents, the transition can be overshadowed by intrusive thoughts and anxieties. Perinatal OCD, a type of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) that arises during pregnancy or...
by amir-oren | Jun 16, 2023 | OCD
Although commonly associated with anxiety disorders, trichotillomania – or hair pulling disorder – can sometimes be a bad habit which has simply become all-consuming. As a condition that usually develops at a young age, trich can sometimes in fact be the...
by amir-oren | Dec 20, 2022 | OCD
Our minds can often conjure up all kinds of unwanted and intrusive thoughts, pulling us away from the present moment and into our heads. But for those suffering with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), these intrusive thoughts begin to take over the brain, leading to...
by amir-oren | Jul 6, 2022 | OCD
Many people with OCD find the symptoms are more difficult to deal with as you are trying to get to sleep. Intrusive thoughts a primary cause of preventing people with OCD from being able to relax and drift off into a peaceful night’s sleep. The stillness of the...
by amir-oren | Sep 17, 2021 | OCD
As those who struggle with OCD know, obsessive-compulsive disorder is often a debilitating thing to experience. It is a condition in which the individual will experience frequent intrusive thoughts and obsessive behaviours. This can lead to repeat actions such as...
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