Carol was late for work—again. She couldn’t seem to make it out of the house without washing her hands for the twenty-fifth time. Carol has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Brenda had been on a five day high without much sleep. She went on another mad shopping spree and spent $5,000. The next day she couldn’t get out of bed she …
Have you looked in the mirror lately? If you have, you’ve probably noticed a few changes as time’s gone by. A few more wrinkles, a few less hair follicles, and a horrifying shift in body weight. Let’s face it, we’re all getting older—and it isn’t pretty. If you’re over 50 it’s downright ugly. Living in a culture that obsesses over …
Have you ever had something terrifying happen to you? Can you recall your feelings? If you’re like most of us, you can point to the specific situation or event that caused the distress. But what if there is no situation or event? What if you experience this feeling of fear, terror, and confusion while you’re simply sitting in your office …
Have you ever freaked out? Made a mountain out of a mole hill? Or thought you were so right about something, only to find out later you were way off base? If so, you’re making what counselors call cognitive distortions— or thinking errors. Most of us make thinking errors, but for people who struggle with generalized anxiety, panic, or specific …