Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

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NOCD Blog Writer

Fjolla Arifi writes about OCD and related conditions for NOCD, focusing on educating readers about common misconceptions surrounding the mental health condition and promoting effective treatment approaches. As someone with OCD, she aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower people to seek help through research-based pieces. Previously, Fjolla has written for publications like HuffPost, BuzzFeed News, and National Geographic, tackling health-related topics like mental health, social issues, and sexual wellness.

Articles

OCD and Compulsive Counting (arithmomania): What you should know

Is it toxic to check my partner’s phone? 

Can trauma make you more susceptible to OCD?

OCD Rumination: How to recognize and treat it 

What is Somatic OCD? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment 

Why do I keep biting the inside of my mouth?

How ERP Therapy can treat Relationship OCD (ROCD)

A person holding their head, looking like they feel sick

Fear of throwing up (Emetophobia): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment 

What is micro-cheating?

OCD Mental Compulsions: When OCD is Hidden 

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