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“Why am I having these thoughts?”
If you’ve asked yourself this—and felt fear, shame, or confusion—you’re not alone.

Harm OCD is a lesser-known but deeply distressing form of OCD. It involves intrusive thoughts about causing harm to others or yourself—thoughts that go against your values and leave you feeling terrified of what they might mean.

Swipe through to learn:
✅ What Harm OCD is
✅ Why these thoughts happen
✅ How treatment can help

These thoughts don’t define you. With the right support, healing is possible.

EMDR intensive therapy offers a focused, accelerated path to healing from trauma, anxiety, and distressing life events—providing relief in days instead of months. Learn how it works, who it's for, and why it might be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

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Movement should not be a way to “make up” for eating. You don’t have to earn your food or burn off calories to be worthy.

✅ Move because it feels good, not because you feel guilty.
✅ Rest when you need to—your body deserves care, not punishment.
✅ Exercise should be about strength, joy, and self-care—not control.

You deserve a relationship with movement that feels freeing, not forced. Your body is on your side—treat it with kindness.

Every dancer faces tough corrections, but learning how to reframe feedback and build mental resilience can make all the difference in your growth and joy in dance.

In our latest blog post, we’re sharing practical tips to help you navigate criticism, stay present, and turn corrections into stepping stones for success. 🩰

📖 Read now: https://www.livemindfullypsychotherapy.com/blog/navigating-criticism-in-ballet-how-to-build-mental-resilience

How do you handle tough feedback in ballet? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about making small, intentional choices that support your healing. Instead of guilt, choose self-compassion. Instead of restriction, choose nourishment. Instead of punishing your body, choose to care for it.

✨ Every step forward is a victory. ✨ You are stronger than your eating disorder, and you deserve a life of freedom and peace with food.

💬 Which shift are you focusing on this week? Drop a 💜 in the comments!

Contamination OCD is not just a fear of germs—it’s an obsessive fear of being contaminated or causing harm due to contamination. This can involve:

❌ Excessive handwashing or cleaning
❌ Avoiding public places or physical contact
❌ Fear of getting sick or spreading illness
❌ Throwing away items that feel “contaminated”

It’s not about cleanliness—it’s about anxiety and compulsions that feel impossible to control.

If contamination fears are taking over your life, help is available. You don’t have to struggle alone!

💬 Have questions about Contamination OCD? Drop them below! ⬇️

“Normalizing” Disordered Eating – What Society Gets Wrong 🤯

🚨 Our culture NORMALIZES eating disorder behaviors. Have you heard these?
❌ “I’m being so good today—I skipped breakfast.”
❌ “I need to burn off that dessert later.”
❌ “Carbs are bad, I’m cutting them out.”
Messages like these reinforce unhealthy food fears & restrictive behaviors in kids. Instead, let’s shift the conversation to:

✅ “All foods fit in a balanced life.”
✅ “Exercise is about feeling strong, not earning food.”
✅ “Your body deserves nourishment, always.”

📢 Join our parent support group for tools to help your child navigate diet culture. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18FuFcTfrx/

Do you struggle with self-criticism, or feel like no matter what you do, you're always falling short? Consider joining our new group, Self Compassion For Women, and learn how to form a kinder, more loving relationship with yourself. https://www.livemindfullypsychotherapy.com/self-compassion-group

New group starting in September! Take a look at our website to learn more: https://www.livemindfullypsychotherapy.com/self-compassion-group