Tag: tips
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From Worry to Calm: Transforming Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Cognitive Techniques
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, including work, health, and social interactions. This chronic anxiety often leads to physical symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Affecting about 3.1% of the U.S. population annually, GAD is a prevalent mental health condition with far-reaching consequences…
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Designing a Calmer Mind: My Life with OCD and the Power of ocd.app
Hello to all, I’m Jan. I come from Singapore, and I work as an architect. English is not my first language, so please, bear with my words, but feel my emotions. In my job, I design many buildings in Singapore. But for a long time, inside my head, it was like a storm. This storm,…
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OCD: Here are 5 tips you should NOT follow
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). While popular culture often portrays OCD through stereotypes of excessive cleaning or a need for symmetry, the reality is far more nuanced. Delving into the cognitive themes of OCD, beyond the common stereotypes,…
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Empower Yourself: Tools and Techniques for Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Discover powerful tools and techniques to overcome negative self-talk and empower yourself. Boost your self-confidence and achieve personal growth.
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How OCD affects your daily life – and 5 tips to improve it
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s daily life. Here are some of the implications: Cognitive Restructuring Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic process that helps individuals identify and challenge irrational or maladaptive thoughts, such as those often found in OCD. Here’s how it can help: 5 examples…
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OCD Tips: 7 tips for cognitive biases
Understanding and Managing Cognitive Distortions: Empowering Individuals with OCD Through Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques What are cognitive biases? Cognitive biases are systematic errors in the way we think, perceive, and remember information. They arise from various mental shortcuts, known as heuristics, that our brains use to speed up decision-making and problem-solving processes. While these shortcuts can be…
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OCD and Travel: 3 tips
“My partner and I had been planning our trip to Europe for months. We were both excited about the adventure, and I was hopeful that my OCD wouldn’t interfere too much with our plans. I had been managing my symptoms well with therapy and medication, but the unpredictability of travel was a concern for both…
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How we think, Part 1: Generalization and OCD
Cognitive biases, including the problematic generalization often seen in OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), can occur in various situations. They can be especially problematic when individuals attempt to predict or interpret events, behaviours, or thoughts, both in themselves and in others. Here are some common situations where generalization becomes a problematic cognitive bias: These situations represent…
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10 famous people who are coping with OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Many famous people have publicly shared their experiences with OCD, which has helped to raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with the disorder.…
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What are the most common questions for people with OCD?
People diagnosed with or suspecting they might have OCD often find themselves with a multitude of questions. The nature of the disorder, its intricate manifestations, and the varied treatment options available can certainly lead to feelings of being overwhelmed or confused. This is a normal response, as navigating any chronic condition, especially one related to…
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ROCD or Wrong relationship: How do I know?
I wanted to chat a bit about something I often see in my practice, something called Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or ROCD for short. It’s quite a fascinating, yet challenging, aspect of relationships that not many people are aware of. So, imagine this: You’re in a relationship, but your mind is constantly flooded with doubts and…
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What is the best OCD self treatment?
The cost of OCD therapy can vary widely depending on factors such as location, type of treatment, duration, and insurance coverage. Individual psychotherapy sessions can range from $100 to $250 per hour or more, while group therapy sessions may be more affordable at up to $80 per session. Intensive outpatient programs and residential treatment programs…