Anxiety & OCD Blog
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OCD vs. OCPD: What’s the Difference and How Does Therapy Help You Change?
One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that many people with OCPD don’t initially come to therapy saying, “I think I’m too rigid or perfectionistic.” More often, you may…
Why Am I So Sensitive to Rejection? Understanding Rejection Sensitivity in Anxiety, OCD, and Personality Patterns
Rejection sensitivity is more common than you think. It’s when you feel deeply hurt by small interactions, like a shift in a person’s tone, a delayed response, or a brief…
High-Functioning Avoidant Personality Disorder: Why You Can Seem Social but Still Feel Avoidant
Unlike more obvious avoidant personality disorder, you may still function in work and social settings—but with significant internal distress and limited emotional closeness.
How to Stop Overthinking: Why It Happens and How to Break the Cycle
Overthinking happens when your mind gets stuck in thought loops that don’t lead to solutions. Instead of solving a problem and moving forward, your brain keeps analyzing the same past…
Why Am I Scared of Throwing Up? Emetophobia and Anxiety
Most people don’t enjoy throwing up. It’s uncomfortable and unpleasant. But for some people, the thought of vomiting triggers intense anxiety, dread, or even panic. If you constantly worry about…
Why Can’t I Make Eye Contact? Understanding Social Anxiety and Eye Contact
You may wonder, “Why can’t I make eye contact when I talk to people?” If eye contact feels uncomfortable, awkward, or even impossible at times, you’re far from alone. Difficulty making…