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The Thought You Can't Let Go Of: Why the Intrusive Thoughts of Pure O OCD Feels So Convincing
What if? For many people, those two words are where the struggle begins. What if I harmed someone? What if I don't really love my partner? What if I've been lying to myself? What if that memory means something terrible? What if I'm capable of something I would never want to do? The content of the question may vary, but the experience is often remarkably similar. A thought appears, seemingly out of nowhere, and becomes impossible to ignore. It feels urgent, important and deepl
Ruth Parchment
6 hours ago6 min read


The body Knows before the mind: Using the Body as a Compass
The Body Knows Before the Mind: Using the Body as a Compass Most of us have been taught to think our way through life. When we're uncertain, we analyse. When we're uncomfortable, we search for answers. When we're faced with a decision, we make lists, weigh up options, and look for certainty. Thinking is useful. But not all wisdom arrives through thought. Sometimes the information we need is already present in the body. What if, instead of treating the body as something to ign
Ruth Parchment
Feb 163 min read


Intuition vs Uncertainty: Feeling the Difference
Before deciding whether something is intuition or insecurity, pause. Think of a recent moment of doubt. An unanswered message. A shift in someone’s tone. A decision that felt slightly off. As you bring it to mind, notice your breathing is it steady, or slightly braced? Intuition usually feels quiet and proportionate. A subtle sense of “this fits” or “something doesn’t sit right.” It does not demand urgency. It does not spiral. it is sensed and registered. Uncertainty in contr
Ruth Parchment
Feb 163 min read


When our Patterns Repeat: How to Turn Triggers into Insight
Have you ever noticed a familiar discomfort showing up again and again? Maybe it’s feeling undervalued at work? a friendship that feels inconsistent, a relationship that feels confusing or exhausting. Maybe it’s the internal voice that always tells you you’re not doing enough? You might find yourself thinking, “Why does this keep happening to me?”It can feel like you’re running in circles, repeating the same story no matter how hard you try to change. What if those recurring
Ruth Parchment
Nov 29, 20253 min read
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