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CBT: An Effective Paruresis Treatment Without Medication or Invasive Devices

May 30, 2023 by Gabrielle Ilagan

What Is Paruresis?

Paruresis, also known as “shy bladder syndrome,” is the fear of urinating in public or in the presence of others. If you suffer from paruresis, you may experience extreme anxiety and unease when you need to use a public restroom. The problem occurs when you are unable to urinate in privacy. This can happen at a multi-stall bathroom or at a urinal next to other urinals. It can even happen in a private restroom that you fear isn’t secluded enough.

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Filed Under: Anxiety, Social Anxiety Tagged With: exposure, paruresis, shy bladder

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for ADHD

May 9, 2023 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a problem for adults as well as children. Read on to learn about symptoms and about how cognitive-behavioral therapy can help — often without medication.

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ADHD (ADD) in Adults

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that centers around difficulties with sustaining and focusing attention, hyperactivity, or both of these. It’s also commonly called “ADD,” which refers to the same condition. ADHD is a condition often associated with childhood, but symptoms can continue into adulthood for many people. Additionally, some adults with ADHD may not have been diagnosed in childhood.

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Filed Under: ADHD, Cognitive-behavioral therapy

A Psychologist’s 5 tips to Help You Cope with Pregnancy Anxiety

April 14, 2023 by Rachel Chang, Psy.D.

Pregnancy is a time of many changes; it can bring about joy and excitement as well as anxiety. Learn about what pregnancy anxiety is and how to cope with it. It doesn’t need to interfere with your pregnancy experience.  

pregnant woman with anxiety

Pregnancy anxiety can focus on concerns about the health of the baby or on having a miscarriage –particularly for those who’ve suffered a miscarriage in the past. You may also be worried about your own health and how to best take care of yourself during this time.

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Relationship Anxiety: How to Spot the Signs, and How to Manage It

March 6, 2023 by Rachel Chang, Psy.D.

Relationships can bring us happiness, comfort, and a sense of connection. However, relationships can also bring about anxiety and stress. If not managed appropriately, relationship anxiety can get out of hand and negatively impact your relationship and quality of life. Learn more about what relationship anxiety is and ways to cope with it.

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What Is Relationship Anxiety?

Relationship anxiety involves having worries and doubts about your partner’s feelings for you, your partner’s faithfulness, and your compatibility with your partner. Thoughts that might come up for someone experiencing relationship anxiety include my boyfriend might leave me for someone better, or my girlfriend will dump me once she figures out what I’m really like, or why doesn’t my husband seem to be excited to see me? Does this mean that he doesn’t love me anymore? or What if my partner has feelings for others?

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Filed Under: Anxiety, Cognitive-behavioral therapy Tagged With: anxiety, ocd, relationships

Know the Important Facts About Emetophobia — the Fear of Vomiting

February 28, 2023 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

Nobody loves throwing up… but if your aversion to vomiting is extreme, you may be dealing with emetophobia. Fortunately, the condition is treatable.

nauseous woman afraid she will vomit

What Exactly Is Emetophobia?

Let’s face it – vomiting is an uncomfortable, disgusting experience. But everyone will vomit at some point in their life (usually many times). The ability to vomit is actually a healthy survival mechanism – sometimes it’s important to get out harmful substances you’ve ingested (e.g., poisons, spoiled food, germs) as quickly as possible.

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Filed Under: Anxiety Tagged With: ocd, phobias

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