Throughout history, individuals with OCD (i.e., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) have often faced stigma and misunderstanding from society. Their behaviors, such as repeated hand-washing or checking rituals, were sometimes dismissed as quirks…
The first time I was introduced to the term “emotional eating” was during my internship, when L., my supervisor, suggested that it would be a good topic to discuss in…
Belongingness refers to the experience of being accepted, valued, and connected within a group, community, or relationship. This need is not just a modern-day phenomenon but is deeply ingrained in…
Let's start with the fact that anxiety is not inherently bad. It serves as a protective mechanism. Imagine the days of our cave-dwelling ancestors: without the anxiety-triggered fight-or-flight response, they…
