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When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, an intrusive thought can turn into an obsession ... Compulsions are things you do to try to ease the anxiety your obsessions cause.

OCD is typically characterised by frequent obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours ... causing feelings of anxiety, disgust or unease. A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mental ...

This obsessive repetition of thoughts creates a feedback loop of anxiety. The more one ruminates, the more anxious they ...

While the exact causes of OCD are complex and multifaceted, research shows that trauma can act as a significant trigger, ...

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Welcome to the Georgia Center for OCD & Anxiety. I work with individuals struggling with OCD or obsessive thoughts, anxiety, perfectionism, and overcontrol in addition to depression and other mood ...

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That is, compulsive rituals are strengthened and maintained because they decrease the anxiety by terminating the event that gives rise to it. For example, some event, such as touching a doorknob, ...

Food anxiety manifests in various forms, from pre-meal jitters to obsessive thoughts about calorie counting or ingredient scrutiny. Picture: Pexels/Darina Belonogova Food anxiety manifests in ...

Whether you are dealing with obsessive thoughts, past trauma, confidence or self-esteem issues, anxiety or big life changes, I am a safe space and a sounding board. I work with all ages and stages ...