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Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Known for: Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears
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Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears
This book offers practical, neuroscience-based strategies to help individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) retrain their brains and reduce intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with insights from brain science to empower readers to change their mental patterns and regain control over their lives.
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Understanding the Neuroscience of Fear
To truly overcome OCD, we need to dive into the workings of fear itself. The fear response begins deep in the amygdala—a pair of almond-shaped clusters in the temporal lobes that act like the brain’s alarm system. The amygdala doesn’t wait for reasoned analysis; it reacts instantly to potential dang...
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The Role of the Cortex
While the amygdala specializes in rapid emotional signaling, the prefrontal cortex serves as our brain’s thoughtful regulator. It’s the region responsible for reflection, planning, and inhibition. In OCD, the prefrontal cortex often remains fully aware that the fear is irrational, yet it fails to ov...
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About Catherine M. Pittman, William H. Youngs
Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. William H. Youngs is a writer and collaborator specializing in psychology and mental health topics.
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