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Increasing awareness and representation through OCD neurogenomics research 🧠🧬 www.belongocd.com

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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This too shall pass  #OCD #Obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ERP #therapy #mentalhealth #belongocd #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #exposureresponseprevention #anxiety
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Understanding how people with OCD feel and staying informed helps reduce stigma and misinformation.  #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Test yourself and see if you can correctly identify which scenarios are OCD or are not OCD  #ocd #anxiety #cbt #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #belongocd #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #exposureresponseprevention
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Recovery means that you learn to embrace uncertainty, handle discomfort, and live a meaningful life despite OCD.   #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Each time that you choose to face a fear instead of avoiding it, you're teaching your brain that you can handle the discomfort. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It's important to remember that going through a life transition doesn't mean that you're losing progress in your OCD recovery. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Expectancy violation in ERP allows you to test OCD's predictions instead of believing them. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Inhibitory learning in ERP helps create new learning that competes with OCD's false alarms. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Habituation is one way your brain can learn during ERP. When you resist compulsions, your brain notices that anxiety doesn't last forever. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Compulsions reinforce the OCD cycle because the brain thinks that obsessions are important and that compulsions are necessary. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Many people think that you can see all compulsions, but many compulsions can happen in the mind. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
While compulsions may reduce anxiety short-term, they teach the brain that compulsions are needed, strengthening the OCD cycle. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join us at ALTOC-PARAGUAY 2026! The congress will explore current clinical approaches and research advances for understanding and treating complex presentations of OCD. 📅 September 2–4, 2026 📍 Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo, Asunción 💻 Hybrid Format: Attend in person or online
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Responsibility OCD can make you feel like it's your job to prevent every possible bad outcome, even when things are outside of your control. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Magical Thinking OCD can make it feel like your compulsions can prevent or cause things to happen, even when you may feel it isn't real. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Moral Scrupulosity OCD isn't about wanting to do the wrong thing, but it's about becoming trapped in constant doubt about whether you're a "good" person. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
In Harm OCD, intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and convincing, but they are ego-dystonic, meaning they go against a person's values and what they want. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
People with ROCD may see intrusive doubts as evidence that something is wrong. However, the distress comes from the need for certainty, not from the relationship. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Meta OCD can make you doubt your diagnosis, treatment, or whether you're "doing recovery correctly." The urge to seek certainty can be a compulsion. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
OCD can make intrusive thoughts feel convincing because our brain responds to these thoughts as threats. This is why OCD can feel so real! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It is important to note that OCD can change over time because of life changes and added stress. You're not alone if your OCD has changed throughout life! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
OCD wants to seek certainty through compulsions, but gradually experiencing uncertainty without compulsions can help your brain learn that uncertainty is ok! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Perfectionism and OCD can look similar, but they're not the same. Perfectionism is from high standards, while OCD is driven by fear and doubt. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
OCD often attacks things that matter most to us. It's important to know that your OCD doesn't define you! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
There's a difference in someone being careful and OCD. Being careful helps you stay safe, but OCD keeps you stuck in a loop. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Here is the nature vs. nurture of OCD. Having OCD can be from genetics and biology from nature or life experiences and environment from nurture! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
OCD is a brain disorder meaning that there are differences in brain regions. Because of neuroplasticity, ERP and medication can help with OCD symptoms! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Here is some information about genetics in OCD. While research shows that genetics can play a role in having OCD, it isn’t the full picture! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Support changes everything. Whether you're living with OCD or supporting someone who is, groups can offer healing, community, and evidence-based help. Find over 300 support and treatment groups in the IOCDF Resource Directory, including online & phone options. (1/2)
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Read this to learn more about identity obsessions within OCD! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Play Anxiety BINGO!! Mark off anything you've done recently and write BINGO in the comments if you got three in a row! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health #erp #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Play This or That: OCD Edition! Pick the option that feels more relatable to you. Then, share your answers in the comments below! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Play OCD BINGO!! Mark off anything you've done and write BINGO in the comments if you got three in a row! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Starting therapy for OCD can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Here is what you can expect along the way!! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
If you or someone you know is struggling with OCD, don't wait. Getting the right help sooner makes a real difference. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Read this to learn more about when OCD symptoms usually begin. Early awareness is the first step towards support and treatment!! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a serious disorder that can cause severe anxiety, obsessions, and distress. Read this to learn some tricks to help you with your BDD!! (1/2)
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
How much do you really know about eating disorders? Test yourself with these questions and check out our page to learn more about different types of mental health disorders! (1/2)
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Eating disorders come in many forms. If you are struggling with your relationship with food, you are not alone, and help is available. #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Every exposure is a win even if it doesn't feel like it yet! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Things you can't and can control with OCD. Living with OCD doesn't mean controlling every thought or feeling. It means learning how to face them differently. What is one thing you can control today? #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
OCD is a serious and debilitating mental disorder that many people struggle with. If one of your friends is struggling with OCD, try these tips to better help them! (1/2)
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
OCD can be demanding, but it doesn't have the final say. By learning how to say "no" to OCD, you take back your power! #belongocd #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdresearch #ocdtreatment #mentalhealth #anxiety #exposureresponseprevention #therapy #health #cbt
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
OCD is like a boss that wants you to jump through hoops, but you don't have to listen. Recovery means saying "no" to OCD's demands. What is one thing you are learning to say "no" to today? (1/2)
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Your thoughts are not dangerous, and they don't define who you are. Thought-Action Fusion (TAF) is one of OCD's sneakiest tricks, but it is one you can learn to catch!! (1/2)
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
These are the kinds of thoughts that can run through someone’s mind every single day with OCD. If you live with OCD, you are not alone! If you don’t, thank you for choosing to understand instead of judge!
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Starting therapy for OCD can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Here is what you can expect along the way!!
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Read this to learn about what Excoriation (skin picking) Disorder is. Excoriation Disorder is also one of the OCD related disorders.
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
OCD is a serious and debilitating mental disorder that many people struggle with. If one of your friends is struggling with OCD, try one of these tips to better help them.
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BELONG Study at BCM @bcm-belong.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Read this to learn why OCD is not classified as an anxiety disorder anymore!!
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