Category: ocd
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Why Trying to Feel 100% Certain Is Keeping Your Anxiety Alive
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If you struggle with anxiety, you may spend a great deal of time trying to become certain. You might want to be certain that: On the surface, this seems completely reasonable. After all, who wouldn’t want certainty? The problem is that the search for certainty often becomes the very thing…
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Why Understanding Anxiety Isn’t Enough to Overcome It
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Many people come to therapy already knowing a great deal about anxiety. They’ve read books, watched YouTube videos, listened to podcasts, and can explain exactly why they’re anxious. Yet despite all this knowledge, they still struggle with panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, constant worry, or fears that limit their lives. One…
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Why Choose IH Psychotherapy for Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, and Depression?
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Choosing a therapist is an important decision. If you’ve been searching for help with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias, or depression, you’ve probably noticed that there are many therapists to choose from. It can be difficult to know who is the right fit. At IH Psychotherapy, we believe that effective…
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Why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Is One of the Most Effective Forms of Psychotherapy
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When people begin looking for a therapist, they are often faced with many different treatment options. While there are numerous approaches to psychotherapy, one treatment consistently stands out for its effectiveness and scientific support: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is one of the most extensively researched forms of psychotherapy 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…