including cognitive behavioral therapy, can help you determine what’s causing your behaviors. With the help of a therapist, you’ll be able to find ways to manage your impulsivity and limit its effect on your life. Medication, such as ...
this typically falls into the category of contamination OCD,” saysGabby Taubenfeld, a therapist atEmpower Your Mind Therapyin New York City. “Contamination OCD generally involves distressing thoughts related to cleanliness and germs, which leads to compulsive behaviors aimed at preventing perceived ...
Self-destructive behaviors: It’s common for adult survivors to engage in risky or harmful behavior — like substance abuse or self-harm — in an attempt to numb their emotional pain. Compulsive behaviors: Compulsive behaviors — like excessive hand washing or counting rituals — might be ways s...
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive occupation for perfection that can affect multiple areas of a person’s life. Talking to a therapist can help.
If you’re managing someone with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, they may have certain inflexible behaviors or beliefs – and a complex understanding of how these appear to others. See our article on this subject for specific information and advice. Deadlines and Costs of Maladaptive Perfectionism Maladap...
Compulsive behaviors (shopping, sex, etc.) Gambling Smoking Misusing alcohol or substances 3 Main Types of Stress If you know the type or types of stress you’re under, you’ll have a better sense of how it’s impacting your well-being. ...
Friends and loved ones can be helpful, but they may not know how to listen without bringing in their own fears. They might also inadvertently encourage any compulsive behaviors that they now see as reasonable responses simply because nearly everyone is being highly conscientious. With these complica...
You may avoid your feelings through distraction, keeping yourself busy so there is no time to feel, or through substances or compulsive behaviors (eating, online shopping, video games, social media scrolling, etc.). You may fear that your feelings will overwhelm you. But you cannot deal with...
Keep in mind, these behaviors are usually compulsive, meaning that even though the person may want to stop, he or she simply must repeat the behaviors. Also, while the person may at first perform these behaviors or rituals in order to feel better, the urge to continue can intensify and ...
obsessive compulsive behaviour. hyper-vigilance, or seeming “shell shocked” phobias. avoidance behaviours. rigid routines and resistance to change. stimming and/or self-injurious behaviour. What are some effective ways to manage behaviors? Here are six safe and effective behavior management strategies...