Anxiety Disorders

i think it's really crucial to talk about anxiety as distinct from anxiety disorders, but to also see that there is age. We start to learn to tell the difference between helpful anxiety andunhelpful anxiety. Exposure and response prevention is one of the best, most effective treatments for o c d. Don't do the compulsions or rituals that help you alleviate that anxiety in the moment. Learn other skills that allow you to cope with that anxiety. And to view anxiety as a helpful emotion. I believe also helps people go through the sign ant struggle of doing something hard, like therapy, and really learning a new set of skills.