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Personal Story
04.24.2023
My Obsessive Life
I became successful as an electrician but would self sooth with alcohol. Once I gave that up, the emotions had to go somewhere but where?
Personal Story
12.01.2022
Healing—Whether You Believe you Can or Cannot, Either Way You're Right
My panic attacks started getting bad and started to occur more regularly. Almost once a day, which left me more scared.
Blog post
10.06.2022
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Men: What to Know and How it Differs
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an unhealthy preoccupation with not just the look, shape, or feel of one’s body or a specific part, but the shame one experiences in the appearance of their body, or a certain aspect of it, really hits the mark. BDD is a chronic condition that can be debilitating and can disrupt various aspects of the person’s day-to-day life for years.
Personal Story
05.27.2021
Greatest Day of My Life
Early in 2020 I experienced my first panic attack at the age of 34. I had entered into psychotherapy a few months earlier and things seemed to be getting better.
Blog post
03.22.2020
Trichotillomania – Facts and Treatment
What is Trichotillomania (TTM)?
This consists of compulsive urges to pull one’s hair resulting in noticeable hair loss. Hair-pulling can be any part of the body like arms, pubic hair, eye lashing, legs, etc.
Why do people do this?
Personal Story
01.29.2014
A Childhood Darkened by Severe Anxiety Becomes Brighter
Childhood anxiety, even seve
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I know from personal experience...getting anxious kids help early can be crucial in heading off more serious problems later in life.
Personal Story
09.06.2012
Perfectionism and Panic
Back in 2006, I had it all: A loving fiancé, a coveted publishing job, a supportive network of friends and family.
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The world was once my oyster; now, it was my prison.
