Tag: tips
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Postpartum OCD: 3 common themes
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, images, or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions). Postpartum OCD is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after the birth of a baby. It is marked by obsessive and intrusive thoughts about…
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3 CBT tips to help boost confidence
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps people change their negative thinking and behavior patterns. CBT has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. I was always a shy person and I never felt confident enough to speak up…
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3 tips for using mindfulness to help OCD
When I was first diagnosed with OCD, I was really scared. I had no idea what was happening to me or how to deal with it. But my therapist suggested I try mindfulness, and it has completely changed my life. Mindfulness has helped me to be in the moment and to not worry about things…
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10 most common obsessions of OCD
There are many different types of OCD, and each person with OCD may have different obsessions, or things that trigger their OCD. However, there are some common obsessions that many people with OCD experience. I obsessively worry about making mistakes. I also obsessively worry about being embarrassed or humiliated. These obsessions cause me a great…
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5 tips to reduce OCD checking
It can be difficult for people with OCD to resist the urge to check for things. They may feel like they need to check things over and over again to make sure they are safe or to prevent something bad from happening. This can interfere with daily activities and make it hard for people to…
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3 tips for OCD and dating
It’s not easy living with intrusive thoughts and OCD. Trying to date people and run a normal life can be even harder. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, intrusive thoughts that can cause a great deal of anxiety. OCD is a mental health condition that can cause people to have obsessive thoughts and compulsions. Dating can be…
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5 examples of magical thinking when you have OCD
If you have OCD, it’s likely that you suffer from magical thinking. This is when you believe that your thoughts, emotions, and actions can control events and outcomes that are unrelated to you. For example, you may think that if you have a negative thought, something bad will happen to you. Or, you may think…
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ROCD: 4 tips for living with a person who has Relationship OCD
“I have lived with my partner for four years, and during that time they have been diagnosed with ROCD. It has been really tough at times, as they are constantly doubting our relationship and questioning whether they are really in love with me. This has led to them breaking up with me several times, even…
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5 CBT based techniques to help you with confidence
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It’s most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems. CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations…