Category Archives: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) facts, tips and information, and treatment

How To Get Psyched About Your Anxiety Recovery

In our last post we saw why putting anxiety recovery at the top or your to do list or bucket list is so important. Today we look at how to actually psyche yourself up about your recovery from anxiety. How … Continue reading

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Jumpstart Your Self Esteem Today

I downloaded a free ebook this morning that I want to share with you. It is 10 Great Ways to Self Esteem. It took me less than 10 minutes to skim through and it is very good stuff! Perfect for … Continue reading

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Exercising in The Morning Helps Calm Anxiety

You probably already know that any exercise is good for you. But to those early birds out there, here is some really exciting news- exercising first thing in the morning can decrease anxiety and tension for the whole day. I … Continue reading

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Oh No Not Again! My Anxiety Came Back out of Nowhere… Or Did It?

Yesterday I had an experience at work where I came very close to having a spontaneous panic attack. I didn’t actually have one- I just sort of lingered in this very highly anxious state which was extremely distressing for me. … Continue reading

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Teenage Panic Attacks, Help and Hope

Teenage panic attacks are terrifying and bewildering for the teen, often leaving them feeling embarrassed and at the mercy of their anxiety. Here is a conversation I had via email with a young reader where she shares about her struggle … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Have Anxiety?

Kay sent this to me a few days ago I wanted to share it with you: “Keep doing what you’re doing! I spent too long avoiding googling ‘ANXIETY’  as I was so afraid of what it meant but I am … Continue reading

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Panic Attacks and Menstruation

I’ve been feeling really, really good lately in as far as handling my social anxiety symptoms and panic attacks. So when I had two major incidents last week where I backslid with anxiety, I felt hugely disappointed. And then this … Continue reading

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Holy Basil Benefits: Anxiety Relief

Did anyone catch the Dr. Oz show about Holy Basil for anxiety? He was discussing some natural ayurvedic herbs that are really good for your health. When he talked about Holy Basil benefits- that it helps with anxiety and can … Continue reading

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