I’ve been getting a few questions about ‘Spectrum HOCD’ and decided the best way to answer some of the questions was to write a post. I need to start by saying that HOCD in itself is not what we call a formal diagnosis, in that it does not appear in DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]
Getting anxious when you have too much to do, and getting nothing done!
If you feel that little surge of anxiety when you have an outstanding task to complete, then this post is for you. Lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the things I have to do and have noticed that I am not able to start tasks, I find myself scrolling through Facebook instead. I’m sure I […]
Reassurance seeking in Intrusive Thoughts; it does more harm than good.
If you have intrusive thoughts, you probably have looked for reassurance to help you to cope with the content of your thoughts. Even though it might feel like it helps, albeit short term, you are in fact doing more harm than good and I want to talk to you about that today. I am […]
How I discovered I was a minimalist
Discovering that I could be classed as a minimalist was somewhat of a surprise as I never made a conscious decision to become minimalist, rather it was something that happened over time. I have never googled a formal definition of minimalism and I’m sure not everyone will agree with what I write, but for me; […]
Planning for bad things to happen and why you need to be specific!
Planning for bad things to happen, trying to prevent bad things, or expecting the worse, not only takes up time, but it also can affect your mood, how you feel about yourself, and can even stop you from getting things that you want from life. I want to talk about why you might feel the […]
Thought Action Fusion and it’s importance in Intrusive Thoughts
If you recognise yourself in the following statements, then the following information on Thought Action Fusion is for you. If you believe that thinking about something makes it more likely to happen and/or thinking something ‘bad’ or ‘immoral’ is practically the same as having carried out the thought, then you are suffering because of faulty […]
Anxiety treatment; from guided relaxation to talking therapies and CBT
Anxiety Treatment how they all work If you have just been diagnosed with anxiety, this page is to help you choose what anxiety treatment will work best for you. If you have read my main page on anxiety, you will know that different experiences of anxiety need different types of treatment and I am going […]
Don’t make your emotions go from bad to worse
I think this article is particularly important for the present time that we are all living in, coping with a global pandemic. It is helpful to understand what your mind is paying attention to because what you pay attention to, grows. This post is one of a series that were updated and can help you […]