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Sensorimotor OCD and perfectionism explained visually, highlighting compulsive monitoring of breathing, swallowing, and body sensations while trying to recover correctly.

Sensorimotor OCD and the Perfection Trap: Stop Trying to Do It “Right”

Sensorimotor OCD has a very specific way of trapping you. It convinces you that the way out is to do things...

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OCD and anxiety visual explaining how obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors narrow daily life, and how OCD recovery expands your world again.

OCD Shrinks Your World: How to Expand It Again

OCD can quietly shrink your world. It’s not just the anxiety — it constantly pulls your attention inward. You may notice...

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Why avoidance keeps OCD alive and what to do instead, showing how avoidance reinforces anxiety and obsessive thought cycles.

Why Avoidance Keeps OCD Alive and What to Do Instead

If you live with obsessive-compulsive disorder, avoidance can feel like relief. You might skip a situation that triggers anxiety. You may...

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When OCD shows up quietly, helping you recognize subtle OCD behaviors and break free from anxiety cycles.

When OCD Shows Up Quietly: Recognize It and Break Free

If you have been on your OCD recovery journey for a while, you may notice something unexpected. OCD does not always...

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Illustration showing a person trapped in a thought loop, representing rumination in OCD and anxiety, with strategies to break the cycle and stop mental compulsions.

Stop Rumination in OCD and Anxiety: Break the Thought Loop Naturally

Rumination in OCD and anxiety can feel endless, but trying to stop or control your thoughts often makes it worse. This...
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Illustration representing OCD and anxiety recovery, showing how intrusive thoughts and rumination can increase on “good days” when symptoms start to improve

The Good Day Trap: Why OCD Gets Worse When You Start Getting Better

When OCD starts to improve, anxiety can suddenly spike again. Learn why the “Good Day Trap” triggers rumination, monitoring, and reassurance...
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