Overcoming OCD & Health Anxiety: A Personal Journey

Struggling with OCD or health anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there's hope. Imagine Tom, battling intrusive thoughts daily, or Jess, gripped by health fears. Anxiety binds to these thoughts, intensifying them. Over time, it becomes hard to break free.
To overcome this, we must confront these thoughts and sensations head-on, practicing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). By inviting them in, allowing them to exist without engaging, we rewire our brain's fear response. ERP helps build new associations, weakening the grip of anxiety.
In my journey, I've learned to soften my approach, welcoming uncomfortable sensations without resistance. This technique, though daunting, fosters resilience. Understanding how anxiety intertwines with our experiences is key to breaking free.
So, next time anxiety strikes, try lowering your guard, embracing the discomfort with openness. It's a journey, but one worth taking. For further guidance, check out self-assessments at paigepradko.com.
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 OCD Self Assessment Quiz
www.paigepradko.com/ocdquiz
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Health anxiety self quiz
www.paigepradko.com/healthanx...
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www.paigepradko.com/warmhearthub
How can I help you?
I would love to hear from you. Please send me a message and tell me how panic has affected your life.
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Until next time...I will see you in session,
Paige
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(Although Paige Pradko is a licensed psychotherapist, the views expressed on this video and this UA-cam channel including comments or any related content should not be taken for medical, psychological or psychiatric advice. Always contact your physician and mental health provider before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.)

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👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼SELF ASSESSMENT for OCD:
www.paigepradko.com/ocdquiz
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 A PDF for The Top 10 Things to Know to Practice ERP for OCD, Phobias & Anxiety:
www.paigepradko.com/erp
👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 Health Anxiety Self Quiz:
www.paigepradko.com/healthanxietyquiz

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Amazing content

[@bethan.gruffydd]

I always find your content so helpful and useful. I'm trying to save up so I can enroll in your health anxiety course. Thank you, Paige

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. Please feel free to send me a message at paigepradko.com and I will see if I can help you.

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Paige as adhd empath how to deal with Hopelessness and stay Optimistic in everyday lives ? Any top books on creating Hope..

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I have this felling before but I manage it slowly by your videos help doc thanks

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

So happy to hear that ❤️

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Hi Paige, do you offer one to one online consultation?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for asking. I have online programs and a support community available at paigepradko.com