How Can EMDR Help With Relationship OCD?
If you have a Relationship OCD (often called ROCD), you already know it can feel like your brain has turned into a full-time relationship detective—one that you did not hire. It constantly asks questions like, “Do I really love my partner?”, “Are they the right one?”,...
Overcoming Fear of Fainting with the Help of EMDR
Fear of fainting is something that many people experience, yet few openly talk about. For some, it is just a passing thought, but for others, it becomes a powerful fear that controls their daily life. The constant worry of losing control, collapsing, or fainting in...
Emetophobia: The Unseen Anxiety Tied to Trauma, Control, and Suppressed Anger
Most people have something that makes them uneasy — spiders, heights, or that one relative who never stops giving advice. But for some, the fear runs deeper and takes a very specific form: the fear of vomiting, also known as emetophobia. It might sound unusual to...
Psychosomatic Pain: Understanding the Trauma Response
Psychosomatic pain is real physical pain with roots in the mind. Many people suffer from headaches, backaches, or stomach pain without a clear medical reason. Often, the hidden cause is unresolved trauma. This type of pain is not “fake.” It is the body’s way of...
When Your Car Breaks Down You Need a Mechanic, When Someone Close to You Breaks Down How Do I Help Them Repair?
We all know what to do when a car breaks down—you call a mechanic, get it towed, and pray it won’t cost your entire month’s salary. But when a person breaks down, it’s not that simple. You can’t just grab a wrench, change their oil, and send them back on the road....
The Same Obsessive Thoughts Again and Again: How Can I Help Myself?
Do you ever feel like your brain is stuck in “repeat mode”? The same thought plays again and again, like a broken record you can’t switch off. You try to distract yourself, but it comes back louder. Whether it’s a worry about your health, replaying an argument, or...
Trauma After Medical Procedure or Illness: The Overlooked Experience
When people think of trauma, they usually imagine car accidents, violence, or war. But trauma can also happen in hospitals, during surgery, or after an illness. It’s called medical trauma, and it often goes unnoticed. Even though someone’s body might heal, their mind...
EMDR for Depression: Healing Emotional Wounds at the Root
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It’s a heavy, painful feeling that can make life feel dark and hopeless. Many people who struggle with depression find it hard to enjoy anything. Even getting out of bed or talking to someone can feel too much. But what if the...
The Best Self-Help Tool for Working Through Any Negative Feeling
Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time—anxiety, anger, sadness, or even fear. These feelings can affect our daily lives, whether at work, in relationships, or during personal moments of reflection. While it's normal to feel this way, learning how to...
How to Cure My Anxiety in the Car as a Passenger?
Feeling anxious in a car as a passenger is more common than you might think. For many people, just the idea of sitting in the passenger seat can cause a racing heart, sweaty palms, or even panic attacks. Some feel a loss of control, while others might have had a bad...