MANAGING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Imagine this scenario: after 8 years of marriage, you feel suffocated and unhappy, signaling the possible end of your relationship. Now, faced with the need for a difficult conversation, the question arises: how do you initiate such a discussion when your husband is unaware of your feelings? This situation is just one of many where […]
THE ROLE OF POOR INSIGHT IN OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has long been perceived as a condition where individuals maintain insight, implying an awareness of their mental illness. However, recent research has illuminated a different perspective. Several studies have hinted at a connection between poor insight and various facets of OCD, including symptom severity, treatment outcomes, early onset, chronicity, and extended illness […]
ATTENTION PATTERNS IN OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD): TYPE OF THREAT AND TIME OF EXPOSURE MATTER
Research suggests that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may stem from an attention system fixated on threat-related information, leading to repetitive obsessions and compulsions. For instance, experiments where participants listened to two different passages in each ear revealed that they were more adept at spotting fearful words over neutral ones. This heightened sensitivity to threat words indicates […]