The Reassurance Cycle Definition and explanation Asking for reassurance is a natural thing to do. However, constant reassurance seeking can become an unhealthy way to try to cope with anxiety and uncertainty. Reassurance seeking can look like many things: Reassurance seeking can feel productive in the moment, as if you’re finding out important information.……
Anger is sometimes more complicated than it seems. Learn how anger is often a secondary emotion, and what that means. Revised September 15th, 2024 Anger can seem simple. You feel the intensity of being wronged. Your blood boils. You get mad. Maybe you squash down that anger, or maybe you blow up. But is anger……
Our minds constantly generate a stream of thoughts that powerfully influence our emotions and decisions. From mundane daydreams to critical self-talk, they shape how we perceive the world and ourselves – in helpful and unhelpful ways. How can you take a step back to examine the thoughts you’re having? Why Should You Care About Your……
If you’re suffering from anxiety or panic attacks, it’s possible that you have difficulty tolerating uncertainty in certain situations. If uncertainty avoidance drives many of your efforts to cope with anxiety, you may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy. Living with Uncertainty Uncertainty is an inescapable part of life. And it’s something that, generally speaking, feels uncomfortable.……
Radical acceptance is a critical concept and skill as taught in DBT therapy. Read on to learn about how it can help you. What Is Radical Acceptance? Radical acceptance comes from Dialectic Behavior Therapy, a type of therapy that focuses on managing strong emotions and difficult relationships (Linehan, 2014). It is a skill that helps……
Last updated: June 19th, 2024 Getting out of a depressive funk isn’t always easy. Even if you’ve gotten out of a funk before, the tricks you used to do this may not always work, and you might still find yourself feeling down. It’s tempting to “wait out” a depressive funk and hope that it will……
Planes are one of the most common places to have panic attacks. Whether you’re having a panic attack right now, or are generally vulnerable to them, read on. Last updated: August 12, 2024 Panic attacks are more likely to happen when your anxiety levels are high and you feel trapped. If you’re sitting on a plane……
The fear that you’ll lose control, cause an accident, or panic while driving can have severe effects. Learn about why some people have a fear of driving and what helps improve the problem. Fear of Driving Driving is a daily activity for many people in most of the United States. So, if you are suffering……
Are you a germophobe? Typically, a fear of germs is actually not a phobia. Often, it is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder known informally as “contamination OCD.” with contributions from Gabrielle Ilagan What is Contamination OCD? OCD comes in many forms, and contamination OCD is one of them. People with contamination OCD experience obsessions about……