Reassurance Seeking in OCD and Related Conditions

People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) who experience the pain and terror brought on by unwanted intrusive thoughts will use whatever means necessary to alleviate their discomfort. If they can’t make themselves feel sure about something internally, they reach out to the nearest person who they think can do it for them. If they are unavailable, the person with OCD will often reach out to the cold, unforgiving internet where the answers they hope not to find will always be waiting. › Continue reading

Tags: Acceptance, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Health, Hypochondria / Health Anxiety, Mindfulness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Reassurance Seeking, Social Anxiety / Social Phobia