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		<title>Understanding OCD and How CBT Can Help</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop into your mind out of nowhere - and then spent several minutes or hours worrying about what it means or why you had this thought to begin with? Maybe you find yourself checking appliances, locks, texts or emails repeatedly. Perhaps you go to great lengths to avoid certain numbers, words, or situations because they just don’t feel right. Or perhaps you seek reassurance from friends, family, or Chat GPT to see if you’re a good person. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These are common experiences for people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).]]></description>
		
		
		
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