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The Reassurance Trap: Why Seeking Certainty Makes OCD and Anxiety Worse
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-05-09 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-05-09

The Reassurance Trap: Why Seeking Certainty Makes OCD and Anxiety Worse

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What Are Ego-Dystonic Thoughts in OCD? (And Why They Feel So Real)
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-25 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-25

What Are Ego-Dystonic Thoughts in OCD? (And Why They Feel So Real)

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Is It Normal Doubt or ROCD? When OCD Targets Your Relationship
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-04 OCD & Intrusive Thoughts Alexandra Shifrin 2026-04-04

Is It Normal Doubt or ROCD? When OCD Targets Your Relationship

Every relationship has moments of doubt, but what happens when that doubt sets up camp and refuses to leave? Learn how to tell the difference between typical relationship jitters and the exhausting, urgent loop of Relationship OCD (ROCD).

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The Hidden Signs of Body Dysmorphia: It’s Not Just About the Mirror
BDD & Body Image Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-28 BDD & Body Image Alexandra Shifrin 2026-03-28

The Hidden Signs of Body Dysmorphia: It’s Not Just About the Mirror

When people hear "Body Dysmorphia," they often picture someone obsessed with the mirror. But BDD isn't about vanity, and its symptoms are often invisible. Discover the hidden signs of BDD, including mirror avoidance, camouflaging, and the comparison trap.

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I am registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists, so I can provide secure virtual therapy for OCD, BDD, and BFRBs to adults in all of Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie and surrounding areas.

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