Series irrational responses to stress and trauma – 9 of 10

March 14, 2021 Matthew Tweedie

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?

OCD is a mental issue that repeatedly causes unwanted thoughts and sensations, or the urge to do something over and over again. A compulsive habit might be washing your hands several times after touching something which may be dirty. Or you might be ….

OCD - Compulsive Behaviour - OCD Article 4 of 5

January 14, 2018 Matthew Tweedie

What is compulsive behaviour?

Compulsive behaviour is best described as persistently or repetitively performing actions, usually in an attempt to control, or eliminate obsessive thoughts. Studies have shown that the major cause ....

The Connection between Obsessive Compulsion Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety - OCD article 3 of 5

November 28, 2017 Matthew Tweedie

Stress itself does not cause OCD, although a very upsetting stressful event, may trigger every-day anxiety in a person’s life, which can worsen the symptoms of OCD.

Hypnotherapy Can Help You Get a Grip on Unwanted, Obsessive Thoughts - OCD Article 2 of 5

October 25, 2017 Matthew Tweedie

Fear - the very root of the obsessive compulsive disorder.

OCD usually starts with a series of thoughts or images which are bothersome and intrusive. These can be thoughts about making mistakes, wanting to harm someone, disease, imagined dangers, contamination, a fear of being out of control, a fear that God will punish you if you are not perfect,