Tag: intrusive thoughts
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Designing a Calmer Mind: My Life with OCD and the Power of ocd.app
Hello to all, I’m Jan. I come from Singapore, and I work as an architect. English is not my first language, so please, bear with my words, but feel my emotions. In my job, I design many buildings in Singapore. But for a long time, inside my head, it was like a storm. This storm,…
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OCD, fear of harm and reframing negative thoughts
People with OCD can get stuck on a variety of intrusive thoughts, images, or urges, also known as obsessions, that are often disturbing or anxiety-provoking. These obsessions can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress. Some common obsessions in OCD include: It’s important to note that having intrusive thoughts or worries is a common…