Tag Archives: addiction
OCD and Alcohol
As many of us already know, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disease of doubt, fueled by uncertainty. But in some ways, certain aspects of OCD can also be viewed as an addiction. In this post, I talk about Jon Hershfield’s description … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, OCD
Tagged addiction, alcoholism, doubt, loss of control, reassurance seeking, self-medicating, Serenity Prayer
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OCD and Reassurance
This post first appeared on January 3, 2012… One of the most common manifestations of obsessive-compulsive disorder is the need for reassurance. “Are you sure it is okay if I do this or that?” “Are you sure … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, OCD
Tagged addiction, apologizing, certainty, compulsions, ERP Therapy, Jon Hershfield, kicking the habit, OCD advocacy, reassurance, understanding OCD
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OCD and Reassurance
One of the most common manifestations of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is the need for reassurance. “Are you sure it is okay if I do this or that?” “Are you sure nobody got (or will get) hurt?” “Are you sure something … Continue reading
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