Tag: tips
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OCD recovery – why is it so hard?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be challenging to recover from for various reasons. My name is Sarah, and I’m a 33-year-old woman living with OCD. Every day, I’m bombarded by intrusive thoughts and the urge to perform rituals to ease my anxiety. My life feels like a never-ending cycle of obsessions and compulsions. I often feel…
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Anxiety Management: Quick Relief or Long Term Change?
From the perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), seeking quick relief from anxiety may provide temporary relief, but it is not the most effective long-term solution. CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, and building coping skills to manage anxiety in the long-term. CBT approaches anxiety through…
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OCD on Screen: How is OCD Depicted on Film?
There are several films and TV shows that portray characters with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Some of these include: It’s important to note that not all depictions of OCD in these films and TV shows are entirely accurate or representative of the experiences of people with the disorder. Some of these portrayals can perpetuate stereotypes and…
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OCD, fear of harm and reframing negative thoughts
People with OCD can get stuck on a variety of intrusive thoughts, images, or urges, also known as obsessions, that are often disturbing or anxiety-provoking. These obsessions can interfere with daily life and cause significant distress. Some common obsessions in OCD include: It’s important to note that having intrusive thoughts or worries is a common…
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Here are 5 tips for people with OCD who want to stop procrastinating
Hey there! Let’s chat about something pretty common, yet often misunderstood – procrastination, particularly in the context of OCD. Now, procrastination is something we all do from time to time, right? But for folks with OCD, it’s a bit of a different story. So, picture this: You’ve got OCD, and your mind is often caught…
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Anxiety: 3 common negative biases
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the key features of anxiety is the presence of cognitive biases, which are patterns of thinking that can lead to distorted perceptions of reality. I’ve always struggled with anxiety, but one of the worst things about it for me has…
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OCD app: my first 3 days
Guest post by Christine Day 1 I woke up feeling really anxious today. I’m not sure what’s causing it, but I’m feeling really overwhelmed and stressed out. I decided to start using the OCD app that I downloaded a few days ago and was sitting on my phone. It has a lot of different CBT-based…
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4 tips for people who just found out they have OCD
I was recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For years, I had struggled with intrusive thoughts and the need to perform certain behaviors in order to feel “safe” or “in control.” I had no idea what was happening to me and it was a very confusing and distressing time. But everything changed when I was…
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My coworker told me she has OCD. How can I help her?
I work in a bank, and recently a co-worker of mine confided in me that she struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). When she shared this with me, I was shocked because she had never mentioned it before. I wanted to help her in any way I could, but when I tried to offer her…
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OCD: Facts and figures
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. People with OCD often have repetitive thoughts, urges, or behaviors that they feel they cannot control. These thoughts and behaviors can be distressing and interfere with daily life. Some common obsessions include concerns about contamination, a need for order and symmetry, and aggressive…
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5 Fear of Contamination OCD themes
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that is characterized by recurrent and unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD often involves obsessions and compulsions related to fear of contamination. This can manifest in a variety of ways, such as a fear of germs or a fear of dirt or grime. People with…
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3 CBT tips to deal with self criticism and depression
Self-criticism has been found to be related to depression in a number of studies. One study found that people who were high in self-criticism were more likely to be depressed, even after controlling for other variables. Another study found that self-criticism was a significant predictor of depression, even when other variables were taken into account.…