Dr Elaine Ryan
Does CBT make you more anxious?
Starting CBT can make you feel more anxious, but this does not mean that it is not working; an anxiety spike is not only expected but is a valuable part of the therapy process, allowing you to learn more about and effectively manage your anxiety rather than resorting to coping mechanisms that do not help.…
AI Anxiety; how to manage it
News of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From ChatGDP to predictions on what jobs may be lost to pioneers of the technology voicing their concerns, it is hardly surprising that people are anxious. We don’t ‘do’ change very well as a species. Change makes us feel uncertain, and when unsure, we like to make plans…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT for Anxiety; how does it work?
This article will discuss how CBT can help you with anxiety. Other articles that shall help you understand and apply the principles of CBT include; What is anxiety? Anxiety is an emotion that results in uncomfortable physical feelings and fearful thought processes. You can read more about anxiety in detail in my guide. There are…
How to deal with anxiety
This article will discuss how to help yourself with anxiety before seeking professional help. How to cope with anxiety The first step is to learn everything you can about anxiety. This learning is called psychoeducation, where someone like myself, a psychologist, explains anxiety and educates you about your condition. Hence it is called psychoeducation. Why…
Toxic relationships
Chances are, if you’re in a toxic relationship, your relationship just isn’t what you thought it would be. You had an idea of how amazing being in love would be and how exciting your relationship would be from here on out. Granted, issues will pop up in every relationship, but toxic relationships go beyond the…
Challenges of being in a Relationship with Someone with Relationship OCD
Relationship OCD, ROCD, is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder that causes people to experience intrusive thoughts and behaviours that interfere with their romantic relationships. Symptoms of ROCD include constantly questioning the relationship, comparing it to past relationships or idealized versions of relationships, seeking reassurance from their partner or others, and engaging in compulsive behaviours like…
