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Conditions which affect mood can range from feeling extremely low to extremely high. Whilst it is normal to experience periods of different moods, mood disorders are characterised by emotional extremes and difficulties in regulating mood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong> <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/am-i-depressed-or-just-sad.html" data-type="post" data-id="11718">Am I Depressed or Just Sad?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> </p> </div> </div> <div id="key_terms_13057" class="tabcontent"> <div class="psychology-tab-btn-dec"> <h3 class="tab-heading"> EMDR </h3> <p class="tab-dec"> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps people to process the negative images, emotions, beliefs, and body sensations associated with traumatic memories that seem to be stuck. The therapy involves reconnecting the traumatized person to their memories in a safe and measured way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong> <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/about-emdr-therapy.html" data-type="post" data-id="11746">About EMDR Therapy</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> </p> </div> </div> <div id="key_terms_13056" class="tabcontent"> <div class="psychology-tab-btn-dec"> <h3 class="tab-heading"> Gaslighting </h3> <p class="tab-dec"> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse whereby a person or group manipulates one or more people into questioning their sanity and perception of reality. People who gaslight use this form of emotional abuse to exert power or control over others to manipulate them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong> <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/is-someone-gaslighting-you.html" data-type="post" data-id="11493">What is Gaslighting?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> </p> </div> </div> <div id="key_terms_13055" class="tabcontent"> <div class="psychology-tab-btn-dec"> <h3 class="tab-heading"> Anxiety </h3> <p class="tab-dec"> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anxiety is an emotion which is characterised by feelings of worry, fear, and tension. For many people, anxiety can become a mental health concern if they find that they are regularly experiencing anxious feelings, their fears or worries are out of proportion to the situation, and they find they are avoiding situations which may make them anxious.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong> <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/anxiety-for-no-reason.html" data-type="post" data-id="11709">Why am I anxious for no reason?</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> </p> </div> </div> <div id="key_terms_13054" class="tabcontent"> <div class="psychology-tab-btn-dec"> <h3 class="tab-heading"> Attachment Styles </h3> <p class="tab-dec"> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An attachment style describes the way in which people relate to others, based on how secure they feel. Secure attachment is characterised by feelings of trust and safety in relationships. There appears to be continuity between early attachment styles and the quality of later adult romantic relationships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong> <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/attachment-styles.html" data-type="post" data-id="11698">The Different Types of Attachment Styles</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> </p> </div> </div> <div id="key_terms_13053" class="tabcontent"> <div class="psychology-tab-btn-dec"> <h3 class="tab-heading"> Narcissism </h3> <p class="tab-dec"> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Narcissism is the overinflated belief that one is superior to everyone else, with excessive interest in oneself and in appearance. Narcissistic individuals have an inflated sense of self-importance and entitlement, have a strong desire for attention and admirations, and lack empathy for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Learn More:</strong> <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/covert-narcissism.html" data-type="post" data-id="11623">Covert Narcissist: Signs and How to Respond</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="border-gray"><div class="psychology-faq-section"> <p class="psychology-faq-section-text">Frequent Asked Questions</p> </div><div class="ewd-ufaq-faq-list ewd-ufaq-page-type-distinct" id='ewd-ufaq-faq-list'> <input type='hidden' name='show_on_load' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-show-on-load' /> <input type='hidden' name='include_category' value='care' id='ewd-ufaq-include-category' /> <input type='hidden' name='exclude_category' value='' id='ewd-ufaq-exclude-category' /> <input type='hidden' name='orderby' value='title' id='ewd-ufaq-orderby' /> <input type='hidden' name='order' value='asc' id='ewd-ufaq-order' /> <input type='hidden' name='post_count' value='-1' id='ewd-ufaq-post-count' /> <input type='hidden' name='current_url' value='/self-care' id='ewd-ufaq-current-url' /> <div class='ewd-ufaq-faqs'> <div class="ewd-ufaq-faq-div ewd-ufaq-faq-column-count-one ewd-ufaq-faq-responsive-columns- ewd-ufaq-faq-display-style-default ewd-ufaq-can-be-toggled" id='ewd-ufaq-post-28329-hm4YMxcvxo' data-post_id='28329'> <div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title ewd-ufaq-faq-toggle'> <a class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin' href='#' role="button"> <div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin-symbol ewd-ufaq-'> <span >a</span> </div> <div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-title-text'> <h4> What are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? </h4> </div> <div class='ewd-ufaq-clear'></div> </a> </div> <div class='ewd-ufaq-faq-body ewd-ufaq-hidden' > <div class='ewd-ufaq-post-margin ewd-ufaq-faq-post'> <p>There are two primary components of OCD: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted and persistent thoughts, images, sensations, or urges that cause anxiety or distress. </p> <p>Obsessions can be focused in one area, such as experiencing unwanted thoughts solely about religious scrupulosity (worries about blaspheming, sinning, or otherwise violating your religious doctrine). </p> <p>But, more commonly, obsessions occur across several different themes, including but not limited to concerns about <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/contamination-ocd.html" data-type="post" data-id="28266">contamination</a>, safety, aggression, symmetry, sexuality, identity, morality, and perfectionism.</p> <p>Obsessions are intrusive and distressing, and people usually try various strategies to quell them. 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