Show yourself some love!
When you have OCD, you might not have had a lot of practice in demonstrating self-love. Knowing your love language can give you a starting point for how to best communicate kindness and compassion to yourself.
Self-Compassion for OCD
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Expectations for OCD Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have OCD and it’s acting up because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. But don’t let your self-critical voice or OCD get you down if you’re struggling right now. Instead, empower yourself by validating your experience, modifying your expectations, and self-compassionately accepting your OCD recovery efforts.
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Managing OCD about Coronavirus
Because of the toll the current coronavirus situation could take on people with OCD, Reid Wilson, PhD; Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT; and I have developed the following tips for managing OCD fears about coronavirus. We hope they will help you feel empowered and supported, so that even in this uncertain time, you can keep OCD from running your life.
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Aha! Moments from Brené Brown on Empathy
One of the most basic human desires is to be understood. To be heard fully and deeply by another human being. Yet, the fulfillment of this desire happens all too infrequently. And we are left feeling disconnected and alone. If you have a mental illness, feelings of isolation and anguish can be your frequent companions—I […]