Category: anxiety
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How CBT and Exposure Therapy Can Help with Health Anxiety
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Health anxiety can be exhausting. For many people, normal bodily sensations become a source of ongoing worry and fear. A headache may trigger concerns about a brain tumour. A muscle twitch might be interpreted as a serious neurological condition. Even after receiving reassurance from a doctor, anxiety often returns, leading…
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What to Do During a Panic Attack (That Actually Helps)
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If you’ve had a panic attack, you know how intense it can feel.In the moment, it can seem like:Something is seriously wrongYou might lose controlYou could faint, pass out, or even die Panic attacks feel dangerous, but they are not harmful—and you can learn how to respond to them in…
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Why You Keep Checking Things (OCD) — And How to Stop
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If you find yourself checking things over and over again, you’re not alone.You might check:The door… multiple times before leavingThe stove… even when you know it’s offMessages or emails… to make sure you didn’t make a mistakeYour memory… trying to be certain about what happenedAt first, it might seem reasonable:“I…