ANXIETY SPECIALISTS BLOG

Have you heard of the idea of a feared self? If you’ve been doing everything you’re “supposed” to do to manage OCD, things like ERP, mindfulness, maybe meds, but you still feel like something just isn’t clicking, you're not doing it wrong. A lot of people hit a wall...

Have you ever wondered where OCD thoughts come from? When an OCD thought shows up, it can feel like it came out of nowhere. You’re going about your day, living your life, and the next minute you’re flooded with anxiety and stuck in a loop, questioning, reviewing,...

 If you’ve ever had a fear of losing control and hurting someone, you’re not crazy and you’re not dangerous. Sometimes, that’s just how OCD works. Harm OCD is brutal because it doesn’t just make you doubt what might happen. It also makes you doubt who you are. The...

If ERP Didn’t Work for You, You’re Not the Problem What should you do when ERP didn't work for you? If you’ve done ERP and still feel like OCD is controlling your life, it’s not because you weren’t trying hard enough. That’s one of the things I often hear from clients...

If you’re thinking about getting help for OCD, you're probably searching for the best therapy for OCD. Maybe you've already tried some things that didn’t quite work and you’re wondering what kind of therapy actually helps. Or whether it’s going to make things better...

Reassurance seeking OCD is one of the most common patterns I see. You probably already know what I’m going to say but it doesn’t stop the urge. Maybe you made a small mistake at work and now you can’t stop replaying it. You ask your partner, “Do you think I messed...