How to navigate OCD during the holiday season: Therapist shares tips

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Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace

But you’re bummed out. If family time isn’t super fun, set boundaries Spending an extended amount of time with family is hard to avoid around the holidays, Mirgain said, but there are ways to make it a little easier. “Certainly this year, I think with the recent election, there’s a lot of divisiveness and discord, and you’re probably having to …

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How to make the holiday season less stressful, according to experts

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Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. “Holidays have a lot of expectations that come along with them,” said Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, a licensed counselor and professor and chair of Northern Illinois University’s department of counseling and higher education in DeKalb, Illinois. “Come up with five things you enjoy most, prioritize those things, and don’t feel that you have …

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Not ready for the holidays but already exhausted? Me, too

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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. A lot of people have time off for the holidays, but many don’t, and they may be thinking about how they can get their work done while taking care of their family. Holidays are a time when people see family members with whom they may have had disagreements or …

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Not ready for the holidays but already exhausted? Me, too

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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. A lot of people have time off for the holidays, but many don’t, and they may be thinking about how they can get their work done while taking care of their family. Holidays are a time when people see family members with whom they may have had disagreements or …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Therapists Reveal The 1 Toxic Thing About The Holidays We Need To Fix

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Pekic via Getty Images Here's how to take care of yourself so you don't get burned out at the holidays this year. “Maybe you don’t want to spend the entire bulk of time off from work with family and that’s OK,” Gallagher said. If we want the holidays to provide a break from the hustle and bustle of the rest …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tips to create new traditions and take the stress out of Christmas preparations

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The festive season should spark joy, but it can also be a stressful and emotionally charged time. "If you've lost a child or a family member throughout the year, it also brings about a lot of angst … you're going to be missing someone at Christmas," Ms Dzadey says. "Everything feels quite amplified and intensified at Christmas," Ms Dzadey says. …

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1 month ago

How to handle the festive season as a shopping addict – and not end up racking up debt

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The holidays are stressful. Restore your calm with these 5 quick tricks

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The holidays are stressful. "If you're sitting in a lot of traffic, clenching your hands on the steering wheel and tensing your face, that's not going to help you accept what is happening," says Taitz. Then exhale for two or three times longer than you inhaled, with gently pursed lips as if you're blowing through a straw," says Harris. Now …

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1 month ago

10 ways to support someone with OCD

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder affects millions, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. “OCD is commonly mistaken for a quirk or a heightened sense of neatness," explains Dr. Neerja Aggarwal, co-founder of Emoneeds, a digital mental health platform based in Delhi. “OCD is often dismissed as just being overly neat or organized, but the reality is it encompasses …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Getting back to life after festivities

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Over the years, I have begun to notice that soon after the festive season celebrations, clients talk about feeling overwhelmed. This evokes a sense of helplessness but also of being overstimulated, staying alert to what’s happening and socialising, which makes me exhausted and evokes anxiety," says a client in her late 30s. This overwhelm can make our transition to getting …

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Jessie J says OCD and ADHD diagnosis has made her ‘re-think her whole life’

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

6 Ways To Let Go Of Perfectionism And Enjoy Your Vacation

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KSChong via Getty Images For a perfectionist, travel can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. Perfectionists may feel like a “perfectly planned” vacation — with tours, meals and outings arranged down to the minute — will mean that nothing can go wrong, but this certainly isn’t the case. For example, a perfectionist might have “this perfect idea of an excursion that they …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

My OCD and my husband: He's annoyed at me, and that's OK.

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This article is from Emotional Support Lady, a newsletter by Allison Raskin. But in today’s climate, at least the more progressive parts of it, acting annoyed at anything that can be traced back to a mental disorder can feel like a no-no. The understandable annoyance that bubbles up can feel like something lacking in your character or proof that you …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Therapist explains the reasons

Hindustan Times

With the festive season here, it is the time of the year to get together with your family and friends, meet people and bask in the joy and cheer of the festivities. Especially when we are stressed or anxious about certain things, it can make us feel overwhelmed. Here are a few reasons why we may feel overwhelmed, especially during …

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1 year ago

Spending Christmas Alone This Year? 10 Tips to Cope and Boost Your Mood

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Christmas is a joyous season that brings people together to celebrate the warmth of love and togetherness. Whether it’s around a beautifully adorned Christmas tree, a festive dinner table, or a cosy fireplace, the holiday season encourages meaningful connections, making it a special time to cherish with loved ones. Here are a few ways to cope and boost your mood: …

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1 year ago

8 Holiday Habits That Are Secretly Making You Anxious

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Fiordaliso via Getty Images It's easy to get lost in the chaos of the season — and get more anxious as a result. “Many people feel anxious during the holidays because the media portrays them in an unrealistically cheerful light,” said Reina Lazarovich, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Compass CBT. Alana Carvalho licensed mental health counselor, noted that “we …

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1 year ago

The Most Common Issues People Bring Up In Therapy Around The Holidays

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Financial stress, grief, saying yes to too many events, and sky-high expectations can complicate any time of the year, but especially the pressure-filled holiday season. “Whether it be cheery images depicted in media and This could manifest as “shoulds” — like “I should be happier to see my family members on Christmas” or “I should be done …

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1 year ago

We're Therapists. Here Are 8 Things We Refuse To Do At The Holidays.

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10'000 Hours via Getty Images Mental health pros share just how you can keep your stress to a minimum during the holidays. The pressure to “just say yes” can be especially strong during the holiday season — and there’s still no shame in holding fast to your “no.” “My focus this year during the holiday season has been to refuse …

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1 year, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day: Panic disorder to OCD; 5 anxiety disorders that could affect your mental health

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We are all familiar with the feeling of anxiety - something that freezes us, scares us, make us nervous and underconfident. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, let's discuss the most types of common anxiety disorders that impact people. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, let's discuss the most types of common …

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1 year, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day: Panic disorder to OCD; 5 anxiety disorders that could affect your mental health

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We are all familiar with the feeling of anxiety - something that freezes us, scares us, make us nervous and underconfident. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, let's discuss the most types of common anxiety disorders that impact people. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause individuals to experience intense and prolonged feelings of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Importance of self-compassion in OCD treatment

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a condition where a person is compelled and obsessed with repetitions. OCD treatment involves people slowly stepping out of their comfort zone and challenging their thoughts. Explaining the significance of self-compassion, Therapist Maythal Eshaghian wrote, "Self-compassion is an essential key component in OCD treatment, reminding us that through struggles and obsessions, we deserve understanding and kindness. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

How OCD can destroy relationships: ‘I had the obsessive fear that I might cheat’

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Zachary James remembers the exact moment that his first intrusive thought lodged itself in his mind. You try and put your mind at rest, but you can’t Shaun Flores The condition damaged James’s self-esteem, making him feel like “unlovable” or “unable to love”. You try and put your mind at rest, but you can’t.” open image in gallery People with …

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1 year, 7 months ago

David Beckham opens up about ‘tiring’ OCD habits that keep him up at night in new Netflix documentary

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1 year, 7 months ago

David Beckham lays bare his OCD struggles in £16m Netflix series

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David Beckham will address his lifelong OCD struggles in an upcoming £16million Netflix series, revealing he spends hours every night cleaning his home. Opening up: David Beckham will lay his lifelong OCD struggles bare in an upcoming Netflix series David, Victoria and their children live in a huge £25million mansion in Holland Park, London Beckham, with son Romeo, admits the …

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2 years ago

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Can you overcome OCD with will power? Expert busts common myths

Hindustan Times

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a common disorder that affects around 2 to 3.3 per cent of the world population. Psychiatric disorders are no different than any physical disorder like diabetes mellitus or arterial hypertension which also have similar gene-environment interactions component in their causation," says Dr Shah. Having a psychiatric disorder like OCD is neither a sign of …

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2 years ago

Help! I Hate the Holidays, but My Job Forces Me to Go to Endless Events.

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Each week, Prudie discusses a tricky letter with a colleague or friend, just for Slate Plus members. — Take Me Straight to January Read Prudie’s original response to this letter. Jenée Desmond-Harris: I chose this question for you for a couple of reasons: 1) I feel like, aside from not being Jewish, we can both kinda relate to this letter …

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2 years ago

The Holiday Tasks That Are Secretly Depleting You

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LOADING ERROR LOADING As merry as it may be, the holiday season can also be synonymous with stress. “And there’s a lot of thought process that goes behind that.” She added that for the person carrying the mental load in a household, this task can feel pretty isolating, too, as you figure out how to make this holiday magic happen. …

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2 years, 4 months ago

How to keep happy holiday vibes alive when you get back to ‘normal life’

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2 years, 7 months ago

OCD in children: Expert opens up on causes, common symptoms, treatment

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OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder is a neurobiological disorder which affects around 1-4% of people in the world. They use compulsive rituals to control the fears, such as excessive handwashing "Children with OCD have obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. What are the symptoms of OCD in children Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that occur over …

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3 years ago

How to cope with Christmas stress

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3 years ago

10 Realistic Ways To Set Boundaries With Others During The Holidays

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LordHenriVoton via Getty Images Setting boundaries during the holiday season is crucial in curbing stress. It’s not only a nice thing to do for yourself, but in some cases, it is essential for your overall well-being.” Rachel Hoffman, a licensed clinical social worker and chief therapy officer at Real, said boundaries are especially important this year, “as we’re living through …

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3 years ago

Feeling Extra Stressed Over The Holidays This Year? Here's How To Deal.

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GizemBDR via Getty Images This year comes with its own particular set of holiday stressors. “This would be a great time to create boundaries that are comfortable for you.” Similarly, global supply chain issues are not something you can control, but you do have the power to try to get your holiday shopping done earlier than usual. “Regarding what you …

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3 years, 1 month ago

10 Ways Therapists Personally Deal With Seasonal Depression

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luza studios via Getty Images Experts reveal how they handle seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that often materializes in the winter months. This mental health disorder is widely known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and occurs when “depression gets triggered by a change in seasons, primarily beginning in the fall through winter months,” said Melissa Dowd, a …

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3 years, 2 months ago

World Mental Health Day: Pandemic-induced panic attacks, OCD on rise

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World Mental Health Day: Pandemic-induced anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, phobias and OCD are on rise among people amid the fear of a third wave, re-opening of schools and work from home situation where all family members are operating from a single place. Dr. Sonal Anand, Psychiatrist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai says that she has particularly noticed a surge in …

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3 years, 2 months ago

How I recognised OCD and the effect it was having on my life

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Writing this chapter has been the most challenging of all because to write about obsessive-compulsive disorder when you suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder is very triggering! How many times do you hear someone throwing around a statement like, ‘Oh my God, I’m so OCD!’ Most of the time the person saying that doesn’t actually have a clue what OCD is. There …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Postpartum OCD Is Much More Common Than Previously Thought

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Stígur Már Karlsson/Heimsmyndir/Getty New research suggests obsessive compulsive disorder is far more common in pregnancy and the postpartum period than many providers realize. But startling new research suggests another condition — obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD — continues to go largely unnoticed by providers while affecting many more new mothers than previously recognized. specifically, it’s very common for women experiencing …

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4 years ago

Everyone is stressed and anxious this holiday season. 7 ways to cope

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Does it feel like a storm on the horizon? “People need to assess their expectations over the holidays and have a reset,” says Sage Grazer, psychotherapist and cofounder of Frame, a therapist matching tool, which offers free streaming online discussions each week where you can confidentially ask a therapist questions about such topics as managing holiday stress and sadness. My …

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4 years, 1 month ago

If your Christmas tree is up already, here’s what health experts have to say about it

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It’s a question that yields well over half a billion Google search results. Cerrato relates, saying, “I caught myself wondering, is it too early?” She decided that it doesn’t matter what others think as long as the act of decorating helped her experience more joy. “There is suffering that’s happening, but doing small things like this is bringing me joy.” …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 triggers OCD in children and young people: Study

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Children and young people with obsessive thoughts and compulsions may experience their OCD, anxiety, and depressive symptoms worsen during a crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Nearly half of the children and young people who belonged to the first group reported that their symptoms had become worse, while a third of them replied that their …

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4 years, 1 month ago

9 Little Things Therapists Do When They're Having A Bad Day

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Some mornings you just wake up in a crappy mood with a pounding headache. “The only difference is that we have been trained to manage stress maybe a bit better on a good day but perhaps not on a bad day.” We asked therapists to share the tips or tricks that help them feel a little better …

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