OCD Iowa

Taboo OCD themes are obsessions that are generally considered to be socially unacceptable or immoral. The content of these themes can cause the sufferer intense distress, often compounded by feelings of guilt and shame. OCD is known to respond well to exposure and response prevention therapy, including taboo themes. Check out this post to read more about taboo-themed OCD!

Cognitive therapy seeks to address cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs maintaining negative emotions and unhelpful behaviors. It can be a helpful addition to OCD treatment but can easily turn into opportunities for reassurance, so careful use is needed when using it to treat OCD. Read the post to learn more about cognitive therapy’s role in OCD treatment!

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