Blogs from the Therapists of Healing House Nashville
How to Tell If It's Faith or OCD: Understanding Religious Scrupulosity
Religious Scrupulosity OCD uses the values and faith that are most important to us to create fear and internal chaos. Whether you consider yourself currently religious or you’re healing from past religious abuse, this type of OCD can feel especially confusing and scary. Learn more about how to tell the difference between religious devotion and OCD symptoms; and where to get help when you need it most.
Will ERP Make my OCD Worse?
ERP can sound scary when you’re just starting treatment for OCD. In this post, our OCD specialist, Julie Miller, walks through how ERP actually works and answers the real question: will it make you feel worse before it gets better? Short answer: temporarily, your anxiety may feel more intense as you stop using compulsions to cope. But that discomfort is part of the healing process, not a sign your OCD is getting worse.
OCD In Adults: Signs You Might Have Overlooked
OCD in adults often looks different than the stereotypes. Here are the subtle signs you might be missing, plus what ERP therapy in Nashville can do to help.