I’ve been getting a few questions about ‘Spectrum HOCD’ and decided the best way to answer some of the questions was to write a post. I need to start by saying that HOCD in itself is not what we call a formal diagnosis, in that it does not appear in DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]

The goal for many people that I work with is to ‘get rid’ of all thoughts relating to HOCD.  The problem is, the more you try to stop HOCD thoughts, the harder it is for you to get better. Don’t panic though, this does not mean to say that you cannot recover, as there are […]

I’m guessing that you’ve landed on this page as you have just taken my test on HOCD.  I am going to outline what options are open to you, if you are serious about overcoming HOCD.  If you are not sure who I am, my name is Elaine and I am the psychologist behind MoodSmith. Regardless […]

This is something I hear a lot; if my HOCD thoughts feel real, does that mean that they are true, that they mean something? Just because a thought feels real, not does not mean that it is true.  Feelings are not facts, thoughts are not facts   HOCD Test   Why do I get HOCD […]

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a treatment model that can help you overcome the suffering caused by HOCD This does not mean that you accept your thoughts as being real, it is quite the opposite This page will cover What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT? How will it help with HOCD?   HOCD Test […]