OCD & LOW SELF-ESTEEM
Low self-esteem can make intrusive thoughts feel more threatening, while living with OCD can also damage how we feel about ourselves. I explore how negative self-beliefs, rumination, people-pleasing and excessive responsibility can interact with OCD.
OCD & ADHD: WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?
OCD and ADHD are different conditions, but they can coexist. I explore how ADHD may intensify rumination, make intrusive thoughts harder to manage, and why recognising and treating both conditions can be important.
IS OCD UNDERDIAGNOSED?
OCD is a condition almost everybody has heard of, yet many people living with it don't recognise their symptoms. I explore why OCD is frequently overlooked, how common misconceptions contribute to the problem and why earlier recognition matters.