Members,
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) occurs when anxiety manifests itself through persistent and uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) or by the compelling need to perform one or more actions repeatedly (compulsion). Compulsions are usually related to the obsessive thoughts that individuals possess.
Obsessions tend to focus on:
- Fears (such as being contaminated by germs)
- Doubts (such as forgetting to lock the door)
- Impulses (such as hurting oneself or others).
Compulsions consist of actions such as:
- Cleaning
- Checking
- Actions that prevent impulses from occurring
Do you have any questions about OCD or similar behaviour patterns? Please ask, share your experiences or comment.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Tomorrow is Valentines Day! It€™s a chance for lovers to express their love for each other and exchange a romantic meal together or share other signs of affection. This year it€™s estimated that approximately one billion cards will be sent out, 85% of them by women! So pick up some flowers, write a nice card and get all ready to spend a romantic night with your loved one.
This year try treating yourself to an extra special day. Make an appointment for a massage or have a nice bubble bath. Try picking yourself up a little something extra at the store or prepare a romantic meal for your loved one.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Hello Clairey Clairester and Welcome!
Thank you for sharing with us. When you are ready, please start the program. You will find a lot of great educational information, also you can post as often as you would like and don't hesitate to ask questions, we're here to help!
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Diva,
If you are feeling down, it can be helpfull to make a list of everything that makes you feel happy, or projects that you would like to accomplish that are out of your daily routine. This could help by giving you something to look forward to, and also giving you a sense of accomplishment.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Happy Valentines Day!
Special occasions and holidays can bring enjoy, excitement, fear and frustration. Which would you choose if you had the chance? Looking forward to this day can help with being positive in your progress. Preparing for it can be essential.
Make it a special day and use your creativity. You need to continue to challenge your thoughts, so do just that! Don€™t plan anything or plan something big, the choice is yours and you are in control.
Think big or think small, it is all about you!
What are you planning?
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
kittcat6166,
Here are a few tips that may be helpful during your trip. It's very important to be well rested before, during and after your trip. It's also important to eat well, exercise and to keep in touch with your family. Establishing rituals can also help prevent and reduce stress by saving time. It can be a comfort factor in times of stress, when predictability and certainty reassure us that no matter how bad conditions get, some things remain constant.
Members, please share tips and strategies that have worked for you.
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
Members,
Specific phobias are when a highly focused fear occurs with a specific object or situation. To avoid this anxiety producing object or situation, an individual may significantly disrupt their normal routine; they may avoid going to work or school or travelling if there is a slight chance that the will encounter the object of fear.
Specific phobias usually revolve around four categories:
1 €“ Animals (insects, snakes, dogs, etc)
2 €“ Natural environments (storms, heights, water, etc)
3 €“ Blood/injections/injuries (the sight of blood or even the thought of an injection)
4 €“ Specific situation (public transit, the dentist, flying, etc.)
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator
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