Psychology Today: When OCD Builds on Trauma

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Written By Melissa Jermann, Ph.D.

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  • Trauma sensitizes the brain's threat detection system, making intrusive thoughts feel more real.

  • Trauma weakens inhibitory learning, making it harder to learn that you are safe in the present moment.

  • OCD and a history of trauma impact the brain's ability to regulate emotions.

Dr. Melissa was recently featured in Psychology Today in her insightful article “When OCD Builds on Trauma.” In this article, she discusses the neuroscience behind why trauma makes OCD feel so convincing.

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Melissa Jermann, Ph.D.
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