But part of accepting my OCD and working through it has included noticing the person I’ve become as a result of working on my symptoms. I’ve come to accept my full self, mental illnesses included. This acceptance gave me the courage to only allow people into my life who accept me ...
Social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry often centers on a fear of being judged by others, or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment or lead to ridicule. This intense anxiety can lead to avoidance of social s...
Phobias: People withphobiasmay ruminate on their fears, especially when they encounter the source of their phobia. For example, a person with a spider phobia may be unable to think about anything but their fear when in the same room as a spider. Schizophrenia: People with schizophrenia may ...
Is OCD a mental health problem? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) isa common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. OCD can affect men, women and children. Some people start having symptoms early, often around puberty, but it usually starts during...
Our yearly debates have been a convenient way to connect. They’ve also provided me with a unique learning experience. I’ve noticed, more clearly than ever, how my personality is reflected in how I experience gaming, the hobby that I’ve maintained for basically my entire life. ...
anxiety and major depression disorder. This can affect one’s way to think positively and live happily. As people, we all have emotions and we get stressed but,anxietyand major depression disorders take a different toll on some people that can become life-threatening and jeopardous to others ...
The thinking may go something like this:“If I take my eyes off this person or object, and someone gets hurt, it will be all my fault.” Repetitive or prolonged staring can be linked to many other OCD subtypes. For example, someone with symmetry OCD—a subtype of the disorder focused ...
for things beyond their control or when they have done nothing wrong. A common example of misplaced guilt is known as “survivor’s guilt”. This guilt occurs when a person who has survived a traumatic event when someone else loses their life feels intense remorse that they were...
Many people seeking love in a one-sided relationship spend time and effort trying to find evidence that the person they love reciprocates their feelings. They might cling to any possibility of hope and ignore signs that the person does not love them. These attempts to find meaning can be hum...
A person with OCD can experience intrusive thoughts relentlessly and with an intensity that can seriously affect their well-being. Rather than having a neutral response to a passing thought, a person with OCD experiences a response in their mind and body. The more they perseverate on the thou...