What Is Episodic Acute Stress?
Everyone has stress. But when is stress a risk to our health and well being? Episodic acute stress might be the most common way that stress gets out of hand and puts our mental and physical health in danger….
How to Stop Being a Hypochondriac
Do You Worry Too Much About Your Health? It can sometimes be tricky to determine whether you are focusing enough on your health. Are you obsessing about it? Or are you neglecting an important symptom? What’s the happy medium?…
POCD Arousal: What Does It Mean?
Last updated: August 28, 2023 Sexual arousal can feel terrifying when it happens in the context of POCD. Learn how to understand this nuanced phenomenon. What is POCD? Pedophilic obsessive-compulsive disorder (POCD) is a term used for obsessive-compulsive disorder when the primary symptom is obsessions around pedophilia….
Is it POCD or Denial? Will You Really Ever Know For Sure?
It’s one thing to be told you have POCD. It’s another to feel comfortable that your fears are “just OCD.” So is it POCD, or could you be a pedophile in denial? What Is POCD? POCD stands for pedophilic obsessive compulsive disorder. It’s not a separate condition from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, the isolating and……
What is ERP Therapy? And What is ExRP Therapy?
ERP therapy (exposure and response prevention) and ExRP (exposure and ritual prevention) are psychotherapies used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). ERP was pioneered in the 1960s by British psychologist Vic Meyer. Edna Foa and her colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania further developed it and gave ERP its name in the 1970s and 1980s….
Do You Need to Confess All the Time? It Could Be OCD
Last updated: June 14, 2025 OCD and Confessing A rarely discussed symptom of OCD is an overwhelming need to confess “sins,” even when the transgressions are very slight. Typically this will arise in the context of a marriage or romantic relationship. At first, what is confessed may not seem so minor. However, if the problem is not……
How to Find the Right Psychotherapy for You in NYC
Deciding to seek help is a big first step. From there, it’s important to find the right therapist. But with so many psychotherapy options in New York, how can you know what to look for? Last updated: December 19, 2021 The best therapist for you has the appropriate training and expertise to treat the issues……
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and Trauma
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy? Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by psychologists in the Department of Veterans Affairs. They specifically designed CPT to help people suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may arise after someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD can include symptoms such as nightmares, depression, flashbacks,……
What is Separation Anxiety Disorder Treatment with CBT?
Separation anxiety can be stressful for the whole family. Fortunately, there are various types of treatment for separation anxiety, including CBT. When a school-age child is suffering from separation anxiety disorder, the child has often expressed these fears to those closest to them, typically their parents or adults at school. In an effort to help……
What Is the Best Choice for PTSD Treatment?
Last updated: June 3rd, 2025 There are a lot of options out there for PTSD treatment. Do any of them really work? Which one is the best? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition that can set in following a traumatic event (or series of events). Many different kind of events can cause PTSD. These……
This is Why Sunday Night Insomnia Is a Thing (It’s Not Just Anxiety)
Many people with sleep difficulties say that Sunday night insomnia is a real problem for them. Why is Sunday night so tough for some people?…
Fear of Flying Therapy: Panic No More
The Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy offers fear of flying treatment. This therapy is targeted to those who have become reliant on alcohol or prescription medications to fly. It’s also effective for those who’d like to avoid that! Fear of Flying Despite numerous technological advancements to improve the safety and accessibility of traveling by airplane,……