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Seeking reassurance is a natural behavior that many humans engage in during their life. This could look like “Which shoes do you like better with this outfit?” or “Do you think this needs more salt?” or even, “Do you think this sentence is worded awkwardly?”. This desire for feedback from others is a normal and natural part of the human experience. However, for those with an anxiety disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), this need for reassurance can become a…

This article aims to provide insights and information on exercise's physical and psychological benefits, ways to develop a positive exercise mindset, the role of exercise in promoting mental well-being, and how to develop a healthy relationship with exercise.

Thomas, a middle-aged man who feels insecure about his body and appearance, is scrolling through his Instagram when he sees a post from a local fitness instructor encouraging everyone to “find appreciation for their bodies.”  Brooklyn, a woman in her mid-20s who’s always felt shame about her body, is getting dressed for the day. After changing her outfit multiple times and countless checks in the mirror, feeling defeated and upset, she tries to recall her friend’s advice to…

Do you experience shyness or nervousness when meeting new people? Do you find yourself thinking about how others may perceive you or overpreparing for a presentation? That’s normal! So how can you tell if you are experiencing some pre-happy hour jitters or social anxiety?

It may seem that more people than ever are feeling stressed, and that perception may actually reflect the reality that more people, in fact, are experiencing higher levels of distress. Studies show that anxiety disorders are up to 28.3% globally and that prevalence rates of anxiety disorders have been increasing over time (as cited in Kim & Kim, 2018).

The human mind can be so brilliant, constantly inventing, creating, and problem-solving. This is because our minds generate thousands of thoughts in a single day. Of those thousands, some produce groundbreaking new ideas that change the world. Other thoughts that pop into our mind are joyful or pleasant, many are neutral and produce little to no emotion, and then naturally some thoughts are more difficult to experience- self-judgments, negative predictions, doubt, and…

We are social beings that require connection.  In fact, when we are born, the millisecond we are born, we require connection and dependence upon another to care for us and to keep us alive.

1. OCD is not simply a matter of being overly neat or organized It is a complex anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions) aimed at reducing distress.