Have you ever felt like you were watching yourself from the outside? Or perhaps as though real life is closer to a movie or a representation of life than real? Maybe you’ve looked at your own legs and thought, “those don’t feel like mine”? Or felt like a zombie, moving through life detached from things?…
If you dread going to sleep at night, postpone it as long as possible, or generally prefer not to think about it, you’re not alone. You may have somniphobia, a fear of sleeping. Luckily, it’s a treatable problem. Somniphobia is a fear of sleeping or falling asleep. It may also be called sleep anxiety. Somniphobia…
Impostor syndrome. You’re likely familiar with this commonly discussed phenomenon as it often comes up in work, school, or even social settings. Maybe you’ve seen it mentioned on Google after searching “why is everyone better at their job than me?” If you have ever felt like you didn’t belong at your job, thought that everyone…
If you get anxious or panicky while on an elevator, or you go out of your way to avoid taking elevators altogether, you are not alone! Many people have a fear of elevators. If this is you, read on to learn more about this problem and how you can overcome it. Different Phobias Related to…
Understanding OCD What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by repetitive intrusive thoughts, images, or urges or compulsive behaviors. The intrusive thoughts cause emotional distress, including worry or fear. Many people with OCD, but not all, might also experience compulsive behaviors that try to decrease that distress. Common symptoms of OCD…
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…
Last updated: September 30th, 2024 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…
Last updated: October 3rd, 2024 If you’re suffering from anxiety or panic attacks, it’s possible that you have difficulty tolerating uncertainty. 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,…
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…