Category: Intrusive Thoughts & OCD

  • How to manage intrusive thoughts

    How to manage intrusive thoughts

    The impact of intrusive thoughts can be both emotionally and physically draining. People may avoid seeking help due to fear of judgement or shame. I wrote this article to explain what will help should you seek professional help and highlight things you can try at home. This article shows you how to manage your intrusive…

  • Who is affected by HOCD?

    Who is affected by HOCD?

    In simple terms, Homosexual OCD (HOCD) is where the person experiences worry about the nature of their true sexuality, which causes untold distress. This post will discuss who is affected; if you want to read a more detailed account of this type of OCD, please see my guide. Similar to most mental health conditions, or…

  • Therapist who specialises in HOCD

    Therapist who specialises in HOCD

    Many people have contacted me asking for a therapist specialising in HOCD when you should be looking for a trained clinician with extensive experience working with OCD. Looking only for a therapist specialising in Homosexual OCD is a tiny net to cast, and you will miss genuine experts who can help and may find charlatans…

  • HOCD Stories: Case examples

    HOCD Stories: Case examples

    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…