My Favorite Metaphors for Anxiety & OCD
Metaphors are a great way to help explain and gain understanding about complex and vague topics or concepts. I use them all the time to normalize our mind’s responses, help explain treatment processes, illuminate unhelpful responses, and start building distress management skills. Below are some of my favorite metaphors for anxiety & OCD.
The Themes of OCD
There are many specific ways OCD presents, and they’re often categorized into different themes. OCD always grabs onto and attacks the things we love and value the most. Regardless of the theme of OCD that shows up, we are able to treat it in the same way, using Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP).
5 Reasons to Attend Therapy
Therapy can be intimidating to start. It can also be confusing to know when is a “good” time to start your therapy journey. Take a look at these 5 situations to help you know more about how therapy can help you.
Finding Freedom in Uncertainty
Fear of the unknown is a common human experience. Our brains are programed to go into problem-solving mode whenever we face uncertainty. This is a great function of our brain; however, when in the extremes, this searching for certainty can lead to a vicious cycle of fear, anxiety, exhaustion, and hopelessness.