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Mental Health

Understanding and Managing Invasive Thoughts of Inadequacy and Despair

The Pervasive Challenge of Invasive Thoughts Many individuals struggle with invasive thoughts – unwelcome, often distressing thoughts that intrude into our mental space, usually without warning or apparent reason. These thoughts can revolve around themes of inadequacy (“I’m not good enough”) or despair (“I can’t see any way out”). They are not just fleeting worries […]

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Mental Health

Almost Agoraphobia?

I have difficulty leaving the house. It is not quite Agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, especially in public places. This fear often leads to avoidance of situations such as being in crowds, standing in

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