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Are you at risk of an OCD relapse?
There you are, finding your feet in early OCD recovery or bobbing along pretty nicely for some considerable time, when all of a sudden,...

India Haylor
Apr 11, 20235 min read
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OCD treatment in Taunton, Somerset?
We've been lucky enough to be part of a growing community on social media who are highlighting the importance of safety and professional...

India Haylor
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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When OCD's 'cure' is worse then the problem
As therapists with OCD we really do understand why our clients believe that their OCD fear is the most terrible thing that can happen.

India Haylor
May 16, 20212 min read
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We are what we (continually) commit to do
Managing OCD, like love or physical fitness, is most certainly a verb and a commitment to do something, day-in and day-out. I don’t believe

India Haylor
Dec 25, 20204 min read
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The importance of behaviour work in OCD recovery
At OCD Excellence, I talk a great deal about behaviour work, also known as exposure work, ERP, de-sensitisation and habituation. As a...

India Haylor
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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OCD Walking Rituals
Having dealt with this symptom ourselves, we have personal experience around this particularly frustrating aspect of OCD. Ugh, even when...

India Haylor
Nov 21, 20201 min read
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Yes, you're an addict!
If you suffer from OCD it would be a safe bet to assume you are, or have been, an AAA (anti-anxiety addict)

India Haylor
May 29, 20202 min read
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Lock OCD down!
Here is our recommended daily timetable. A combination of our recommendations and feedback from clients on their ideal lockdown day

India Haylor
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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Hitting the Ground Running
Surprising ways lock down is impacting those with OCD

India Haylor
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Your OCD mind in a Corona climate
In the last two months, life has changed dramatically, often daily, and without an end in sight.

India Haylor
Mar 30, 20203 min read
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OCD Corona Coping Skills
So, we have that rare occurrence when behaviours that appear as contamination OCD are widely encouraged and advisable.

India Haylor
Mar 12, 20205 min read
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The absurdity of certainty!
When my clients first arrive for therapy I’m under no illusion. What they'd like from me is certainty.

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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CBT (or REBT) with ERP is key to treat OCD!
Psychotherapy can seem nebulous at the best of times....

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20194 min read
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My OCD road well travelled...
I am the founder of OCD Excellence and I have OCD.

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20196 min read
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Don’t reassure me!
What’s the problem with reassurance and OCD? Any experienced OCD therapist will stress the importance of not reassuring as a priority, but w

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20192 min read
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OCD's favourite tools
OCD as a condition is very manipulative and darkly seductive. It draws clients inwards to focus on thoughts, feelings and emotions

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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What makes OCD unique (and not in a good way)?
All mental health disorders and conditions have a multitude of negative aspects. All of them are tough, with no quick fix, despite what phar

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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OCD is nothing to be ashamed of....
Have you been embarrassed about having OCD? Attitudes and awareness regarding OCD are certainly better than 10 years ago.

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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Is it OCD, or am I a bad person?
Responsibility OCD far outnumbers contamination OCD in terms of clients presenting for therapy

India Haylor
Oct 3, 20192 min read
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