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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[Perfectionism is the tendency to set unrealistically high standards for yourself or others, where self-worth feels tied to flawless performance and mistakes are seen as failures rather than opportunities to learn.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Clinical psychologist Paula Freedman-Diamond defines toxic striving as a relentless and inflexible pursuit of perfection, societal ideals, and external validation that comes at the expense of one's well-being.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) refers to a tendency to react negatively to uncertain situations or events. IU can be understood as the idea that people need guarantees in life and may struggle to cope with unpredictability.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment on purpose and without judgment. It's a way of training your mind to be more aware and less reactive.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that aims to increase psychological flexibility - the ability to stay in contact with the present moment and choose behaviors in line with one's values, even in the face of difficult thoughts and feelings.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured, goal-oriented form of talk therapy that helps people with ADHD manage challenges like distraction, procrastination, and emotional regulation. Unlike medication, which targets brain chemistry, CBT focuses on practical skills and strategies—such as breaking tasks into steps, challenging negative thought patterns, and building healthier routines. It doesn’t cure ADHD, but it equips people with tools to reduce daily struggles and improve focus, confidence, and overall quality of life.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Anorexia Nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is one of the most common eating disorders. Although anorexia can manifest in several ways, it is most ... <a title="What Does Anorexia Feel Like? Living With An Eating Disorder" class="read-more" href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/anorexia-symptoms.html" aria-label="Read more about What Does Anorexia Feel Like? Living With An Eating Disorder">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[EMDR therapy is an eight-phase treatment. Eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation) are used during part four of the treatment.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Amnesia is a selective memory disorder marked by a significant inability to recall past experiences (retrograde amnesia) and/or to learn or retain new information (anterograde amnesia). ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Spot Avoidant Personality Disorder</title>
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