OCD

Scrupulosity OCD: Guilt is a Bully Writer by Natalie Noel, LMHC Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists Tampa, Florida Introduction While OCD can manifest in various forms, one particularly challenging subtype is scrupulosity. There are two types of scrupulosity. One is more connected to religiosity. Patients with this form of scrupulosity tend to fear going to hell, […]

What Is Vasovagal Syncope and Why Can Anxiety Trigger Fainting? By Natalie Noel, LMHC Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists Tampa, Florida Vasovagal syncope, often referred to as a “fainting spell”, is a brief loss of consciousness that occurs when the heart rate and blood pressure suddenly drop. This reduces blood flow to the brain, causing

Fear of Taking Medication for Anxiety or OCD: Why It Happens and How to Move Forward By Natalie Noel, LMHC Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists Tampa, Florida Many people assume that anxiety always shows up as panic, fear, or avoidance but anxiety can also sabotage a person’s ability to get better, including their willingness to

When Indecisiveness Is Pathological: OCD, Anxiety, and ERP Treatment By Natalie Noel, LMHC Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists Tampa, Florida Pathological indecisiveness is a concern we encounter frequently in our clinical practice. It is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and certain anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. Addressing indecisiveness