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A woman covering her face with her hands only to have her face superimposed on top of her hands

A woman covering her face with her hands only to have her face superimposed on top of her hands

OCD and Shame: Break the Silent Cycle

OCD and shame often go hand in hand. Intrusive thoughts—violent, sexual, blasphemous, or otherwise upsetting—can leave people feeling broken, even though the thoughts themselves are symptoms, not truths about character. This shame-fueled secrecy is a major reason people with OCD wait years before seeking treatment. Learn why shame attaches so easily to OCD, how the thought-shame-compulsion cycle works, and why ERP therapy can help you separate intrusive thoughts from who you

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