How ERP Therapy Works for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
BDD & Body Image Alexandra Shifrin BDD & Body Image Alexandra Shifrin

How ERP Therapy Works for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

If you spend hours obsessing over your appearance, repeatedly checking mirrors, or avoiding social events because of how you look, you might be dealing with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Discover why traditional advice like "just love yourself" usually backfires, and learn how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy can help you finally break the cycle and take your life back.

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Why "Thinking Positive" Doesn't Work for Intrusive Thoughts (And What to Do Instead)
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin

Why "Thinking Positive" Doesn't Work for Intrusive Thoughts (And What to Do Instead)

Have you ever been told to "just think positive" when you are overwhelmed by scary or unwanted thoughts? If you have OCD, BDD, or severe anxiety, trying to force happy thoughts out of nowhere doesn't just fail - it actually makes the anxiety worse. Learn why trying to push intrusive thoughts away acts as a mental compulsion, and discover the therapy tools that actually help you find peace of mind.

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