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Short pieces on anxiety, OCD and change
Practical, plainly written, and never a substitute for talking to someone.
OCDWhy reassurance makes intrusive thoughts louder
Reassurance feels like relief, and for a few minutes it is. Then the doubt returns, slightly louder. This piece walks through why that happens and what exposure and response prevention does instead.
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AddictionIs my phone use a problem? Signs of problematic smartphone use
How to tell when your phone has started using you, and what actually helps.Read post
TherapyNHS Talking Therapies or private therapy? An honest comparison
A balanced look at free NHS therapy and private therapy, and how to choose.Read post
AddictionPorn and sex addiction: what ICD‑11 says about compulsive sexual behaviour
What the World Health Organization recognises, and when it's worth seeking help.Read post
AddictionGambling addiction: signs to look out for and where to get help in London
The signs, the numbers, and the practical tools and support available in London.Read post
Self‑esteemWhy perfectionism is rising, and what to do if it's running your life
Decades of research show perfectionism is rising. Here's what that means for you.Read postOCDWhy reassurance makes intrusive thoughts louder
A short explanation of the OCD cycle, and what ERP does differently.Read post
OCDWhat NICE recommends for OCD, in plain English
The NICE guideline for OCD, explained without the jargon.Read post
OCD‘Pure O’: OCD when the compulsions are all in your head
Why "Pure O" usually isn't pure, and why that's good news for treatment.Read post
AddictionWanting to change and not wanting to: both can be true
On ambivalence, and why it is not a reason to wait.Read post
Self‑esteemThe inner critic is not trying to ruin your life
Understanding what the harsh voice is for before trying to quieten it.Read post
AnxietyThree things that keep health anxiety going
Checking, googling, and reassurance. Why each feels helpful and isn't.Read post
TherapyHow to choose a therapist in London
Registration, approach, fit. What to look for and what to ask on an intro call.Read post
OCDHarm OCD: when the thought is the opposite of who you are
Why the most frightening intrusive thoughts tend to target what we care about most.Read postNo posts in this topic yet.