This article contains stories from previous clients with HOCD. Publishing these was worthwhile to let you see that everyday people, possibly a lot like you, suffer from HOCD. Each personal account gives an insight into how it affected their life and how they recovered. What is HOCD? HOCD is a subtype of OCD where people…

If you are interested in how CBT can help with HOCD, this article explains how your cognitions; your thought processes influence and maintain your HOCD. It shall also explain how to help yourself using simple CBT techniques. You can read more on HOCD here. Key terms How do HOCD cognitions develop? HOCD, or Homosexual Obsessive…

One of the hardest things about living with POCD is a deep-seated fear that the obsessions are true. This is true with all types of intrusive thoughts, but due to the particular nature of the thoughts in POCD, if they were real, it would mean you were a paedophile. Most people cannot talk openly about…

Having obsessive thoughts about children is such a difficult thing, but, if you also struggle with the misconception that you might be in denial and not know it, this adds another painful layer to your suffering. I decided to write this article as I have worked extensively with the many manifestations of OCD throughout my…

What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition in which an individual has frequent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that cause them to perform repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions). Studies show that OCD affects 2-3% of people in the United States. The NHS in the UK estimates that around 12 people out of every…

What is an OCD backdoor spike? An OCD backdoor spike is when a person with OCD starts to feel better with less stress and anxiety and fewer intrusive thoughts and doubts, and then begins to “obsess” that they are not worried about thoughts in their head and almost fears starting to feel better. As OCDLA notes,…