Tag Archives: mental imagery

OCD and Physical Sensations

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

  I have previously written about OCD and mental imagery, where I discussed how those with OCD (and those of us without) sometimes see, hear, or feel things without the presence of corresponding external stimuli. In particular, those with OCD often … Continue reading →

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OCD and Driving

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

My son Dan was fearful of driving and hesitant to take driving lessons. Having driven with him a bit, my husband and I could see he was a conscientious, cautious driver and we encouraged him to work toward this important … Continue reading →

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OCD and Mental Imagery

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

In this article published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, mental imagery is defined as: …the experience of conscious contents that possesses sensory properties and therefore resembles actual perceptual experience. The perceptual properties can be visual but can also cover other sensory … Continue reading →

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