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How to Break a Habit and Why It's So Hard to Do Nov 27, 2024

Have you ever tried to break a habit? It is hard to do.

Let's break down what a habit is and how to break unwanted habits, even when it's hard. 
 

So let's kick this off with a story. 

During the pandemic, I was finding myself watching a lots of TV. And I mean a lots of TV. And it...

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A Self-Coaching Tool That Works Nov 19, 2024

If you have OCD, managing your obsessions and compulsions is a top priority for you. I hope that you've already discovered ERP to actively manage your brain and get your life back.

Instead, I'll address how we can use OCD as a window to get a glimpse into the ways human brains function. Further,...

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Are You Anxious about the Election Results? anxiety Nov 12, 2024

Well, America has spoken. Trump will once again occupy the White House. If you find yourself anxious or grieving, you are not alone.

I can tell you that there are lots of neurotypical people who are having a very difficult time responding to the election results. So if you deal with anxiety or OCD...

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Who is Your OCD Monster? Nov 05, 2024

A community member named Joe reached out to me and told me about going to a Halloween party dressed as his OCD monster.

A few years ago, I attended a Halloween party where guests were invited to dress as the parts of themselves they like to hide.

Well, Joe heard me say this and decided to abandon...

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Halloween: Fun or an OCD Nightmare? Oct 30, 2024

If you're one of the American who loves Halloween, it's not just you, and it's not just kids who get excited about collecting candy. Halloween is morphing into an adult holiday. In fact, this year, Americans will spend over $10,000,000,000 celebrating this holiday.

We'll explore 3 questions:
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Helping Someone with OCD: It’s Not a Suicide Mission Oct 22, 2024

If somebody that you know and love has OCD, I'm going to guess that there are moments that you just wished you could swoop in, fix everything, and take away the pain. That is what I'd like to talk with you about today. 


He was describing this scene in which he was on Air Force 1 with the...

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What If You’re Wrong About What’s Possible with OCD? Oct 15, 2024

You have ideas about what is and what is not possible. Maybe your child with OCD has said something like, I can't do this because of my OCD. Or you might say, my adult child with OCD will never have opportunities open to my other children.

But what if you were wrong about what is and is not...

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Do You Have the Courage to Feel Your Feelings? Oct 08, 2024

We ask the people we love with OCD to do something very courageous. Through ERP, we ask them to experience their anxiety and lean into it without performing the compulsions that would bring the anxiety back down to baseline. But I've got a question for you. Are you courageous enough to feel your...

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Get Moving to Manage OCD Oct 01, 2024

Hello, friend. Have you ever noticed that OCD keeps you stuck? Here's my question for you. Could getting your body moving help you move forward with your life? Today, we'll explore the role physical activity may play in helping you get unstuck from OCD.


 The Therapeutic Power of Exercise

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OCD Themes Revealed Sep 24, 2024

Well, if you've ever studied octopus behavior, you know that these animals are masters of disguise. They can change their color and form and even skin texture to allude detection. Well, no matter if an octopus looks like a rock or an anemone or a jellyfish or a mantis shrimp, it's still an...

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OCD Therapist Tracie Ibrahim Tells Her OCD Story Sep 17, 2024

OCD is very different than the general public sees OCD as a superpower for neatness, cleanness, and keeping your hands clean. That is not what OCD is all about. OCD is about having obsessive thoughts, or images or anything that is haunting you in an obsessive way, and then you do compulsions to...

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Sugar and OCD managing ocd mental health mental health awareness Sep 11, 2024

Today, we're diving into a topic that may not be the first thing that you think about when you consider how to manage OCD, but it could have a surprising impact. We're talking about the connection between processed sugar, how well your brain works, and how well you're able to manage OCD. So let's...

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