Psychological Health Care

AUGUST 5, 2020

While the impact of COVID-19 may be contributing to heightened levels of worry in general, for many, ongoing anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder. In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. What Is Anxiety? What Is OCD?

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Blurt It Out

MARCH 22, 2024

Living with OCD, depression, or anxiety can feel like traversing a labyrinth of the mind, where intrusive thoughts lurk around every corner, ready to pounce on our vulnerabilities. ” “Whenever I’m in a crowded place, I’m convinced someone is going to harm me.”

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Blurt It Out

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

They usually stem from past experiences, anxiety of the present, or fear of the future. These thoughts have the potential to cause an emotional reaction related to either depression and/or anxiety. Although these symptoms are not directly harmful, they can certainly affect our daily lives and those around you.

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Blurt It Out

MARCH 22, 2024

Continue reading to learn more about how intrusive thoughts happen, how they might affect you, and how to stop them, including natural remedies and self-care practices. Labeling such thoughts as intrusive aids in understanding that they do not reflect intent or personality and can help reduce the anxiety level they cause.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 7, 2024

Women Working on Preventions and Interventions Dr Susanne Ahmari, (USA) identified brain activity related to Obsessive behaviours, the first step towards developing new treatments for OCD in 2013. In 2017, Dr Jessica Eccles (UK) found that a novel treatment was effective in reducing anxiety in people who have hypermobility.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Weight and shape can be a strong focus or distressing obsession for someone with anorexia and tied to their sense of self-worth. My experience of OCD and depression started over 15 years ago, and the constant companions of anorexia and bulimia appeared not long after. Binges can feel extremely distressing.

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Lawson Psychology

JUNE 23, 2022

This is one of the reasons why BFRBs are not considered to be a form of deliberate self-harm, and usually require a different treatment approach. People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, ADHD, and autism may be more likely to struggle with BFRBs. How common are BFRBs? When do BFRBs become a problem?

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