Are you looking to find a top-notch therapist? The process of finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start. Finding the best therapist for your individual needs and goals can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Unlocking the secret to finding a top-notch therapist starts with being honest …
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It’s helpful to think of taboo thoughts OCD as a preoccupation with the “worst case scenario” regarding identity. People who have a type of OCD primarily defined by intrusive taboo thoughts (harm OCD, incest OCD, pedophilia OCD, and Scrupulosity, and some types of Magical Thinking, to name a few) are usually fixated on the thought …
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Grief can take many shapes and wear many hats. Life events, world events, personal problems and now, a war that is in Ukraine. How could Russia put the world in such a comprising position, especially after a pandemic that is still raging. People are still wearing masks, and some remain hesitant about going to the …
This letter is for anyone who has ever suffered from shame. I have been told that the main difference between shame and guilt is that guilt is feeling bad over something you may have done, while shame is the feeling that you, yourself are bad. Can anyone relate to feeling that you are bad? Sometimes, …
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Eating disorders are one of today’s most fatal illnesses prevalent among young girls and women. Social media such as Facebook and Instagram both create and promote the obsession over being thin, and significantly contribute to low self-esteem and body dysmorphia. Young girls have admitted to finding social media groups promoted on Instagram that teach girls …
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Uncovering the Meaning Behind Your Relationship Patterns Most of us pick up specific patterns of relating to others early in life. We may find ourselves facing similar dilemmas with different friends, or similar conflicts across multiple romantic relationships. However, we aren’t always able to detect these similarities as the patterns are developing. Think of how, …
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It was not too long ago that people looked forward to Saturday night, a bonus after Friday’s acronym affectionately referred to as TGIF. Kick off your shoes, put work on the back burner and have a few drinks. But now, we are all running on empty. If you are old enough to remember Jackson Browne’s …
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Keeping on top of your mental health remains one of the most pressing issues for all of us. During this time of great loss and confusion—as COVID-19 continues to take a toll on the country—carving out time to ensure stability is a necessary step to body and mind positivity and general well-being. It is also …
I grew up blaming my parents for everything – breathing, sneezing, talking, walking up, going to sleep. Snoring, chewing, driving, and sitting. Why couldn’t they just accept me for me, and be like all the other moms and dads? How come my mom didn’t go to the PTA meetings like Mary Ellen’s mom who was …
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