The Free Me from OCD Blog
The Connection Prescription:
How to Plug into a Person in Pain without Shorting Out
One of the most challenging situations in the human condition unfolds when someone you love is in pain. Whether it’s physical, emotional or even financial pain, you might have a deep longing to fix...
We all face disappointment at some point in our lives, and it can be challenging to manage those feelings. But fear not, because today we're going to dive deep into what disappointment is and explore strategies for effectively managing it.
So let's get started!
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I would like to nominate OCD as one of the 5 most misunderstood diagnoses in medicine.
Why do I say this?
I talk with people whose lives have been touched by OCD every day. I see the questions they ask and the beliefs they hold.
I saw what I learned about OCD in medical school.
Five years...
Do you remember the movie Wayne’s World? In one scene, Alice Copper invites Wayne and Garth to hang out with him. Our protagonists drop to their knees, saying, “We’re not worthy. We’re scum. We suck.”
That’s shame in action.
However,...