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...
Fear can prevent you from being able to fall asleep. That’s a problem, because sleep is a good way to deal with fear. When you sleep, your mind rests and stops processing the fear. While you are asleep the body goes through a cleaning process and sorts through some of your fears. ...
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 Can You Overcome The Anxiety Trick?The thing that makes fears and phobias so persistent is that virtually anything you do to oppose, escape, or distract from the anxious feelings and thoughts will be turned against you, and make the anxiety a more persistent part of your life....
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!
Generalized anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can exacerbate fears and intrusive thoughts, including worries about cheating. Such conditions often involve irrational fears that are difficult to control. 4. Lack of weak trust ...
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 ...
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...
Repetitive or prolonged staring can be linked to many OCD subtypes, not just staring OCD. For instance, if you’re dealing with contamination OCD, you may compulsively stare at people who are cleaning or washing their hands. Working with a therapist trained in ERP can help you overcome compuls...