Understanding how to overcome OCD is essential not only for yourself, but also to help others understand this condition. Unfortunately, as disturbing and intrusive as obsessions and compulsions can be in your life, there is no quick way to overcome OCD. While many of us wish, no supplement, ...
OHow to Overcome OCD: What Many People Get Wrong Often in my practice people asked, “Natasha, when will the OCD thoughts and feelings go away?” I would tell them they are asking the wrong question. What they should be asking is, “When will I be able tohandlethe discomfort these tho...
If your lack of focus stems from an underlying health issue, it may affect your mental and physical well-being. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to remedy the situation. Your ability to focus at work is an important aspect of setting yourself up for success. To overcome your ...
How to Overcome Procrastination As with most habits, it is possible to overcome procrastination. Follow the steps below to help you to deal with and prevent procrastination: Step 1: Recognize That You're Procrastinating You might be putting off a task because you've had to re-prioritize your ...
How to Overcome Perfectionism Overcoming perfectionism is challenging. Many feel that society expects us to look a certain way, know all the latest news, and be the best employee, spouse, and parent ever. No wonder why there's such a strong link between perfectionism and anxiety/OCD!
Getting treatment to overcome the fear of vomiting includes anti-anxiety medication, therapy for the underlying problem, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or the slow expose to vomiting or pictures of people vomiting. The first step you can take to overcoming a fear of vomiting is to...
* If you have a Specific Phobia, you keep getting tricked into believing that you're likely to be overcome by some external object (like an elevator) or animal, or by your fear of it. * If you have OCD, you keep getting tricked into believing that you've set in motion a terrible...
Monk manages to overcome his obsessive habits -- sometimes even using them to his advantage -- and catch criminals. But Monk isn't just a quirky character. He has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The actor behind Monk is Tony Shalhoub, and he's won three Emmy Awards for his work on...
How to Overcome Procrastination Procrastination is a learned behavior, and it can be unlearned. A good place to start is to acknowledge that you’re procrastinating. Once you recognize this behavior in yourself, you can figure out what's causing you to procrastinate and change it. ...
For example, CBT can help people with panic disorder learn that their panic attacks are not really heart attacks and help people with social phobia learn how to overcome the belief that others are always watching and judging them. When people are ready to confront their fears, they are shown...