Just for fun (or horror), we have tried to compile a list of all the phobias we can. We can’t vouch for the accuracy of all the names; however, we do know that whatever is causing you anxiety (and it can be very diverse!) you probably don’t want it anymore – and that’s where we […]
Emetophobia is an intense and irrational fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit. It’s more than just a dislike of throwing up; it can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life. People with emetophobia may avoid situations where they fear they might vomit, such as certain foods, crowded places, or even being around others
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Dissociation OCD is a condition in which the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) overlap with experiences of dissociation. Dissociation is characterised by a sense of disconnection from reality, oneself, or the environment.In cases of Dissociation OCD, this sense of detachment can occur as a consequence of obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, or intense anxiety. Depersonalisation, derealisation
Esoteric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a specific type of OCD characterised by obsessions and compulsions connected to abstract, philosophical, spiritual, or existential themes. Even though these symptoms may not align with the more typical categories, such as fears of contamination or the need for symmetry, they can still be significantly distressing and intrusive for those
Health anxiety and contamination OCD thrive on plausible fears and endless checking. Learn the common traps — and why the real problem is the strategy, not the germs. Health Anxiety, Hypochondria and Contamination OCD – Seeing the Traps Clearly (This piece is drawn from Lecture 49, Part 1 of the Calmness in Mind course.) Health
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Today I’d like to explore OCD compulsions – whether they are good or bad, changeable or not, restrictive or empowering? I guess the first question to ask is “What is a compulsion?” We see compulsions as innately irresistible urges to do certain things that will avoid some form of pain (offering relief) or lead us to an action offering
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Many people blame their mind for their problems in comments such as, “I can’t make up my mind!” Or, “my mind won’t stop racing.” Or, “my mind won’t let me decide what to do.” Therefore, if this mind is so powerful that it inhibits you… What is it? What is your mind? How can you
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The real opposite of OCD is not calmness — it is playfulness. Learn why childlike curiosity, imperfect action and reduced responsibility free the system more effectively than control. Playfulness: The Real Opposite of OCD Having worked with OCD for many years and largely freed myself from it, one of the strategies that produced the most
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Perfection OCD goes beyond high standards — it’s an anxiety-driven fear of mistakes that fuels checking, procrastination and self-criticism. Learn how it works and how to loosen its grip. Perfection OCD – When “Good Enough” Feels Dangerous Striving to do things well is ordinary and often useful. Perfection OCD is different. It is driven by
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Body dysmorphia is less about appearance and more about a distorted internal image driven by shame and low self-esteem. Learn how the mind-screen works and how to begin retraining it. Body Dysmorphia – When the Image in Your Head Becomes the Problem Body Dysmorphic Disorder is often misunderstood as simple vanity or insecurity. In reality
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Hoarding OCD often stems from early loss and turns objects into a form of safety. Understand why it resists change so strongly and what realistic options exist for the person and those living with them. Hoarding OCD – When Objects Become a Stand-In for Safety Hoarding OCD is one of the more difficult patterns to
Sexual Orientation OCD is a Pure O pattern that hooks you with intrusive doubts about your orientation — often the opposite of who you actually are. Learn why these thoughts feel real and how to stop giving them power. Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD) – When Pure O Attacks What Matters Most Sexual Orientation OCD
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Contamination OCD turns ordinary cleanliness into a exhausting set of rules driven by fear. Learn how the “clean enough” trap works and why facing the fear (instead of washing it away) is the way forward. Contamination OCD – When Cleanliness Becomes a Prison Contamination OCD is driven by persistent, exaggerated fears of germs, dirt, chemicals,
Health anxiety turns ordinary bodily sensations into emergencies and keeps life organised around the fear of illness. Learn how this pattern forms and what actually helps reduce its grip. Health Anxiety OCD – When the Body Becomes the Battlefield Health anxiety is one of the more exhausting forms of OCD. The person becomes trapped in
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Pedophile OCD involves terrifying, unwanted thoughts about children that are the opposite of who you truly are. Understand why these thoughts appear and how to stop giving them power. Pedophile OCD (POCD) – When Pure O Attacks the Opposite of Who You Are Pedophile OCD is one of the most distressing forms of Pure OCD.
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Relationship OCD turns ordinary doubts about love and compatibility into exhausting mental loops. Learn how ROCD works and why chasing certainty usually makes it worse. Relationship OCD (ROCD) – When Doubt Becomes the Third Person in the Relationship Relationship OCD is a form of Pure OCD in which the mind becomes preoccupied with doubts about
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Harm OCD fills the mind with violent or dangerous intrusive thoughts that are the opposite of who you truly are. Learn why these thoughts appear and how to stop treating them as meaningful. Harm OCD – When the Mind Attacks with the Opposite of Who You Are Harm OCD involves repeated, unwanted thoughts, images or
OCD can attack through contamination, harm thoughts, relationships, health fears and many other themes — but the underlying pattern is the same. Learn why the content keeps changing and what actually helps. The Many Faces of OCD – And Why It’s Still Just OCD One of the hardest things for a person with OCD to
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What is Somatic OCD?Somatic OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) where intrusive thoughts and obsessions centre around bodily sensations, functions, or physical processes. In this condition, individuals become hyperaware of normal bodily sensations (e.g., breathing, blinking, swallowing, or heartbeat), which others might typically ignore. This hyper-focus leads to distress, compulsive behaviours, and significant
OCD usually develops when ordinary anxiety is no longer enough to force a retreat from exhaustion. Learn how the mind escalates, why the themes keep changing, and what actually helps. When Anxiety Becomes OCD (This excerpt is drawn from Lecture 6 of the Calmness in Mind Process course.) OCD rarely appears out of nowhere. In
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You are less in control than you think. Learn how thoughts trigger the body, why the observer matters, and how understanding these parts of you reduces anxiety. Who Are You, Really? Thoughts, Feelings and the Observer (This piece is drawn from Lecture 2 of the Calmness in Mind course.) Most people assume they are in
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Pure OCD, or Purely Obsessional OCD, is a specific type of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It is marked by intrusive and unwanted thoughts, known as obsessions, without the overt compulsions usually seen in OCD, like repetitive handwashing or checking behaviours. Despite its designation, people with Pure OCD often perform mental rituals or subtle behaviours to alleviate their
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