Meditations for OCD, Relationship Therapy

I'm a recovering obsessive-compulsive. My OCD can devastate my relationships if I let it (and it's pretty hard not to). It cramps intimacy and turns me into an irritable, irritating drone. Every case of OCD manifests itself a little differently--for me, time (or feeling the lack thereof) is a big OCD trigger. I'm consumed with urgency. I feel overwhelmed by responsibilities (many self-imposed). I'm driven by anxious thoughts that I'm behind and can't get caught up. If you struggle with OCD like this, here are some meditations I've developed. I repeat these when I feel an OCD mind-storm brewing. Meditations for Time-Driven Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Thinking

Post-Holiday Letdown and Relationship Health

It's one of life's enigmas; the winter holiday season, which is supposed to bring the greatest joy, sometimes causes more feelings of depression and anxiety. Emotional health emergencies are higher during the holidays and post-holiday letdown time. Relationships and marriages, says family therapist Rachel Sussman, often suffer holiday-related setbacks. Here's a look at holiday relationship issues, with some first-hand advice about ways to cope. Read more...

AA and Al-Anon Slogans for Intimacy: Easy Does It

Al-Anon Slogans for Coping with Stress: Easy Does It
Al-Anon, and its counterpart AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous, are known for their wise, wonderful and witty slogans. The Al-Anon book Courage to Change lists these slogans. For coping with stress, worry and tension, consider the AA slogan 'Easy Does It'.
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Periods Can be Delayed By Holiday Stress

Menstrual Cycle Delays Linked to Stress and Illness
Death and taxes are two sure things in life. For women, a third sure thing is that your period will start at the worst possible time. Worried about a late period or delayed menstrual cycle? Your worry, plus added stress or illness can delay your period.
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