BLOG ABOUT OCD AND ANXIETY

This is a blog about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Anxiety. In it you will find a wide variety of articles, by the hand of our psychologists, to help you better understand the symptomatology and the treatment of these two disorders. As a center specializing in OCD and Anxiety, we could not stop sharing our knowledge with those who need it. You will see articles on specific types of OCD, practical guidelines to keep in mind during treatment, and endless resources that can help you better understand them.

However, these articles are not just for those who are in treatment. If a family member or friend suffers from OCD or Anxiety, this blog is also for you. We periodically publish articles on how we can help those close to us

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Trauma or Overprotection: Triggers of OCD

Trauma or overprotection: The genetic predisposition to suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not scientifically proven, but it could be possible, given that each individual has areas of greater strength or vulnerability in their DNA composition. However,...

What type of therapy is followed at IPITIA?

The therapy we follow at IPITIA can be considered eclectic and integrative. Eclectic means that we take aspects from different psychological lines, from Theodore Millon's biopsychosocial theory, from cognitivism, from Carl Gustav Jung's theory, from humanism and also...

OCD meaning

OCD meaning Obsessive thoughts and compulsions are usually seen as a strange way of the mind of expressing itself. They are perceived as appearing out of nowhere, without any apparent cause or reason. However, when obsessions or rituals emerge, we are actually...

How to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and prevent relapse?

Many people contact Ipitia when they have been suffering from an obsessive disorder for years. They have often been dealing with obsessive thoughts and compulsions for a long time. This makes their daily routine extremely difficult and reduce their quality of life. It...

Why is it important to go to the psychologist when you think you might have OCD?

Why is it important to go to the psychologist when you think you might have OCD? Mental health is as important as physical health. When you have a mental health problem, your daily life can be greatly affected and great suffering is generated. Sometimes, the person...

OCD and Mental Blocks

When we talk about OCD therapy, we often mention the need to break through mental blocks as a fundamental part of the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. What are mental blocks in OCD? What blocks affect each type of OCD: religious OCD, relationship OCD,...

General doubts about OCD

General doubts about OCD During the month of August, we have talked about general doubts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What causes OCD? What are your symptoms? What types of obsessions are the most common? How can it be overcome? What are the main doubts...

The Physical Symptoms of OCD

AS OCD is a type of anxiety disorder, the physical symptoms are essentially the same as any other anxiety disorder. Knowing the physical symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder help you better understand how it works, how to treat it, and how to react...

OCD and Loneliness: Questions from our readers

During the month of June, we have talked on our social networks about OCD and Loneliness. People with obsessive-compulsive disorder often have their personal relationships affected. Many people with OCD feel alone and misunderstood. We have asked our readers their...

How to be yourself when you have OCD?

How to be yourself when you have OCD? In order to overcome OCD, you have to be able to be yourself and stop living like a slave to fear, guilt and other people’s opinions. This month we will give you tips to learn to deal with the opinion of others and to face...