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		<title>8 Cognitive Distortions That Can Damage Your Relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cognitive distortions are unhelpful thinking patterns that can have a big impact on our relationships, distorting how we view them. This can result in relationship breakdowns if not appropriately addressed.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Anxiety Spirals And How To Recognize And Manage Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An anxiety spiral happens when anxiety feeds on itself — a single worry sparks fear, physical stress reactions kick in, and those sensations trigger even more anxious thoughts.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Safety Behaviors In Anxiety</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Safety behaviors—sometimes called safety-seeking behaviors—are actions people take to reduce anxiety in situations they expect will go badly. They're not usually harmful on their face, but it’s how and why we use them that matters.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Anxiety Can Ruin Your Relationship</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anxiety can put strain on relationships by fueling constant worry, insecurity, and overthinking. It often leads to trust issues, communication breakdowns, or emotional withdrawal, making it hard for both partners to feel secure and connected. Understanding how anxiety shows up in relationships is the first step toward healing and building healthier bonds.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What Is Overthinking A Sign Of?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Overthinking happens when your mind gets caught in loops of worry, replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or imagining every possible outcome. While everyone overthinks from time to time, for some people it becomes a constant, draining habit that makes even small choices feel overwhelming.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Gut Feeling Vs. Anxiety: How To Tell The Difference</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many people with anxiety find themselves second-guessing their own instincts. You might pause in the middle of a decision and wonder: “Is this my gut telling me something’s wrong, or is it just my anxiety talking?” ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Do People Believe Things That Aren’t True?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stress and fear prime our minds to grasp for answers, even unreliable ones. In fact, research during recent crises found that rumors and “alternative truths” thrive in environments of high anxiety and low trust. This means that when we’re anxious or overwhelmed, we’re actually more vulnerable to latching onto beliefs that aren’t accurate, simply because they offer a sense of certainty.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What Are Irrational Thoughts &#038; How Can I Manage Them?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In everyday terms, an irrational thought is one that distorts reality and is illogical, often leading us to overestimate threats or assume the worst without proof. Such thoughts might tell us something terrible is about to happen, even when there’s little or no evidence for it.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Rumination Makes Anxiety Worse</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many people with anxiety experience mental rumination – getting stuck in a repetitive thought loop that seems impossible to escape. The truth, however, is that rumination typically backfires and fuels more anxiety, keeping you locked in distress. The good news is that this is a habit you can learn to change.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Jumping To Conclusions: Examples &#038; Why It Happens</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jumping to conclusions is a common cognitive distortion where people form beliefs or make decisions without enough evidence. This mental shortcut often leads to anxiety, miscommunication, and unhelpful assumptions.]]></description>
		
		
		
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