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OCD and Sensory Issues: Understanding the Connection
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Why Can’t I Stop Focusing on My Swallowing?
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What is Somatic OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Understanding Anxiety Itching: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
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Shallow breathing: causes, effects, and how to cope
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Why Can’t I Stop Focusing on My Swallowing?
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Jill Webb
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I’m constantly counting my steps. Is it OCD?
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Fears about staring
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Fears about chewing
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Fear of proximity
Andrew Moeller, LMHC
Fears or Worries about Breathing
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Fears about swallowing
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“I Was Not Doing What I Wanted to Be Doing”: Mollie’s OCD Journey
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What Are Somatic OCD Exposures? Explanation and Examples
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Somatic OCD: Intrusive Thoughts, Diagnosis and Therapy Options
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