The Superior Scalp Pressure Hypothesis (SSPH): A Self-Experimental Observation on Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Reduction

This paper introduces the Superior Scalp Pressure Hypothesis (SSPH), a preliminary self-experimental framework proposing that brief gentle pressure applied to the superior scalp region may temporarily reduce obsessive-compulsive cognitive intensity, intrusive thoughts, and repetitive mental fixation. The paper explores possible somatosensory and attentional mechanisms that may contribute to this observed effect while emphasizing the exploratory and non-clinical nature of the findings. The framework is presented as a conceptual contribution intended to encourage future scientific investigation into the relationship between bodily sensory input and obsessive cognition.