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What Relationship OCD Can Look Like
(photo credit: Natalia Sobolivska on Unsplash) Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Psyche
Depression in Children: What Parents Need to Know
(photo credit: Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash) Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Psyche
Breaking Down Exposure Therapy: Treatment for OCD
(photo credit: Wonderlane on Unsplash) . . Exposure therapy is commonly understood as a treatment for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). OCD is a disorder rooted in obsessions and compulsions. These obsessions can usually form from an anxiety someone has relating to their obsession.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Psyche
How a Narcissist Can Manipulate You
--- Photo Source: Oscar Keys on Unsplash --- The word narcissist is almost synonymous with the word 'manipulation.' There are many misinterpretations of narcissism, so it's essential to know the signs of narcissists and their overused tactics.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Humans
Watching Yourself at Rock Bottom
(Source: meriç tuna on Unsplash) Update: I wrote this article a while back when I felt quite low. My heart was heavy, and I was scared of what tomorrow might bring. But, thankfully, I have made progress; the sun is shining in my world again.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Motivation
Anxiety and Children: The Signs and Symptoms that Parents Need to Know
(Photo Source: Caleb Woods on Unsplash) . . Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling Recovery Avoidance and OCD
(Photo Source: Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash) Disclaimer: Although I have personal and professional experience in the mental health field, I am not a licensed mental health professional. The information contained in this article is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this article are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disorder.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Psyche
How Did A Story of Being Groomed on The Internet Turn Into A Campaign for “Not All Men”?
(photo source: Suzi Kim on Unsplash) Trigger Warning: Talk of sexual situations involving a minor I chose to write a very personal story about when I was groomed by strange men in an infamous online chatroom. I understood putting this out there would warrant criticism — which is fine. But I wasn’t prepared for the number of people who told me that I shouldn’t think negatively of men.
By That Psych Nerd2 years ago in Psyche