Interoceptive exposure is a CBT technique for panic attacks. It works by deliberately bringing on the physical sensations of anxiety until your brain learns they are uncomfortable but not dangerous.
You replay the same conversation for the tenth time. You pick apart what you should have said, imagine how it might play out next, and keep searching for the one…
Have you ever wondered why some thoughts refuse to leave your mind no matter how hard you try to ignore them? When a thought is processed and judged as safe,…
Overthinking can turn moments of joy into spirals of doubt, indecision, and mental exhaustion. Overthinking happens when you repeatedly dwell on the same thoughts or worries, often to the point…
Our brains have a remarkable capacity to create new pathways and connections. This means we can change the way we think about challenges and reshape how we respond to stress.…
Individuals with false memory OCD experience unwanted, repeated, distressing thoughts questioning whether their memories of past experiences are accurate. These events can be in the distant or recent past. Individuals with…
Anxiety often leads to sleep difficulties. Anxiety can spike when you are trying to clear your mind and relax your body. You may have intrusive thoughts of something bad happening…
Holidays inherently bring change to our normal routines. While this can be unsettling for many people, those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder might have a particularly tough time. Regardless of the…
OCD loves to lie. Intrusive thoughts have a reputation for being manipulative and deceitful. These thoughts demand attention and will try to distract you from moving forward with what you…
As summer fades into fall, the excitement of heading off to college can be overshadowed by apprehension and anxiety. This transition represents a significant step towards independence, academic challenges, and…
Morality OCD pertains to one's self-concept as a morally upright individual. Concerns of morality are intertwined with many forms of OCD. A note on the name: scrupulosity Clinicians often call…
Parenting is hard. Parenting a child with anxiety is particularly challenging. At times, it may feel like your family has been taken hostage by your child’s anxiety. Things to remember:…