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Five Tools to Soothe Your Nervous System

Nervous System

When your nervous system is agitated, whether due to stress, anxiety, or the relentless demands of modern life, it can trigger a “fight, flight, or freeze” response, leaving you feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or drained. These hormones increase your heart rate and blood pressure, preparing you to tackle challenges. However, when stress

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6 Ways to Manage OCD Thoughts

OCD Thoughts

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) revolves around a cycle marked by persistent, intrusive thoughts or images, like an unwanted soundtrack looping in your mind. These obsessions trigger significant anxiety, prompting behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) to ease the discomfort. While performing these actions might provide temporary calm, they can quickly become a trap, reinforcing

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15 Styles of Distorted Thinking

Distorted Thinking
An important part of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is to look at thoughts and identify possible distortions. The underlying assumption is that distorted thinking usually leads to painful emotions and ongoing relationship conflicts. By replacing the distorted thinking with thoughts that are more in line with reality, we will be better able to manage our emotions
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