You and your partner can’t read each other’s minds, so it’s natural that there will be uncertainty about many things throughout every relationship. Learning how to talk about what’s on your mind with your partner is a skill that will serve you for years to come. Get clear in your...
Uncertainty is anxiety-inducing for everyone, but not everyone is affected on the same scale. Here's how to cope—and take back some control—when faced with an ambiguous future.
In the absence of communication and openness, trust issues create a fertile ground for dishonesty, resentment, and uncertainty. And that’s when doubt seeps in, slowly washing away all those plans in which your partner was right there next to you, celebrating victories and sharing burdens. ...
However, "I won't be able to handle it" is a common refrain in therapy. So, in addition to exploring probabilities, we ask, "Why are you so terrified of uncertainty?" Obsessive-compulsive disorder is referred to as the disease of self-doubt, which is why patients struggling with it chr...
I always consult with my vet before giving my dog any medication. Some medications used to suppress a dog’s anxiety response include – Clomipramine(Anafranil)– This drug was originally developed to treat OCD in humans. With dogs, it is sometimes prescribed to treat OCD and separation anxiet...
A form of CBT, exposure therapy helps reduce fear and anxiety responses. In treatment, a person is exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less anxious about it over time. This type of therapy is most effective with OCD and specific phobias. ...
their symptoms intensifying during the COVID-19 outbreak. Based on current information and a look back at historical outbreaks, we have no way to estimate how long this might go on. So, what can we all do in the meantime to deal with OCD and heightened anxiety during the times of COVID...
Deal with problems during daylight, he recommends, and try tochillat night. Otherwise, your worries can seem much more intense than they actually are. “Most parents know about the ‘witching hour’… that weird block from 4 to 6 p.m. when your kids are more prone to meltdowns,” he...
An existential crisis is aperiodwhen you're forced to confront any of the big issues that go along with being human, especially mortality. It typically has a trigger — often a time of transition. Existential dread is the feeling of uncertainty and fear you experience when you're going throu...
Health anxiety, often referred to as hypochondria, is a distressing and often debilitating condition where a person is preoccupied with the belief that they have, or are in imminent danger of contracting, a serious illness. This anxiety persists despite medical reassurance and can significantly impact...