Do you ever find yourself stuck on an uncomfortable thought that you simply can’t get out of your head? Psychologists call these kinds of thoughts, “intrusive thoughts”. Some intrusive thoughts may be just kind of annoying, but others can be quite distressing, repugnant, or anxiety-provoking,…

Most people have some notion (albeit a very superficial one) of what it might be like to have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD. Maybe they’ve felt compelled by superstition to avoid black cats or walking under ladders to ward off bad luck. Or…

Panic disorder is treatable. Characterized by the recurrence of unexpected panic attacks combined with the persistent apprehension about when the next one will strike, panic disorder can be so debilitating, it’s no wonder that sufferers go to such great lengths to try to ward off…

Trouble sleeping?  Take a look at your sleep hygiene. Have you been having a difficult time getting to sleep at night? Maybe you’ve been under a lot of stress at work or you just can’t seem to turn the volume down on your worrying mind.…