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Conor Sharkey on Rugby, Life, and OCD

Beautiful Voyager

Looking back now I know that was a small, insidious part of my own brain developing the OCD I was eventually diagnosed with when I was 24. He referred me to a psychiatrist and he diagnosed me with OCD. I reached out to a therapist and just spoke. BEVOYA : What do you wish more people knew about OCD? I went to see my GP.

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Chasing losses: The person frequently engages in “chasing losses,” attempting to recoup previous gambling losses by continuing to gamble. Lying to conceal the extent of gambling involvement: The individual often lies to family members, friends or therapists to hide the scope of their gambling activities.

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psychotherapy as internal relation

Clinical Philosophy

Consider that Judith Beck tried to take a stand against thos e who accuse cognitive therapists of ignoring the importance of the therapeutic relationship by insisting that cognitive therapy requires a good therapeutic relationship. Therapists do many things to build a strong alliance. ask for feedback. Certain others you do 'let in'.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Most people in the room were engaged with others, with the exception of one older woman who stood apart, her back against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest. My journal was my first therapist, where I recorded frustration, anxiety and depression. I’ve been at Thompson for over six years as a therapist,” Kathy started.