Fear of Germs

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Hello, welcome to a new series where I will discuss the different types of fears that people wrestle with. 

In this first episode, I am going to discuss the fear of contamination, also known as the fear of germs. I will discuss how this fear develops, common symptoms and...

How Does OCD develop? What Causes OCD?

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts called obsessions, that produce anxiety, which lead you to perform repetitive behaviors called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions tend to get worse over time and...

In this episode, I discuss the two different types of worry with intrusive thoughts. The first type of worry is worrying about events or situations that could happen. A few examples of this could be worrying about getting sick, losing a job, or some other negative event taking place. The second type of worry is worrying about the presence of thoughts in your conscious awareness. An example of...