It’s not uncommon to have a passing thought about your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s sexual orientation. When questions like “is my boyfriend gay” take over, it can be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It’s natural to have doubts sometimes about our romantic relationships. It happens all the time. But what if you can’t stop trying to figure out whether your boyfriend or girlfriend is gay?
[Read more…]A behavior is compulsive when you have the urge to do it repeatedly — until a feeling of anxiety or unease goes away.
A behavior is impulsive when you do it without forethought and without considering the consequences.
[Read more…]Have you always been a shy person? Have family members and friends have pointed out this quality about you? Most people find this an endearing quality, but when it comes to dating it can be a real obstacle.
For shy people, talking to new people can be challenging. But if you’re shy and trying to date, it can feel impossible!
[Read more…]Having anxiety at work can be a big problem. It can impact your work performance and your overall wellbeing – your sleep, your mood, even your self-esteem. Learn how to recognize and address the problem.
Negative reinforcement plays an important role in anxiety and related problems. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, panic attacks, and other related disorders can all be worsened by it. So what is negative reinforcement?
