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.
WHEN DOES RUMINATION BECOME A COMPULSION?
We all worry and overthink sometimes, but when does rumination become a compulsion? I explore the difference between ordinary problem-solving and compulsive thinking, why rumination can maintain OCD, and how we can learn to respond differently.