Get ahead of the Winter Blues with some advice from Doctor Amanda Sellers. wfmz.com/news/sunrise/s…

We talked daylight savings, winter blues, & hygge w ⁦Karin Mallett⁩ & ⁦Bo Koltnow⁩ of ⁦WFMZ-TV 69News⁩ in this live Self Help Saturday interview 🕰🍂❄️🧣🫖 wfmz.com/news/sunrise/s…

Avoidance is our natural response to anxiety But it actually prolongs suffering over time Facing our fears & taking calculated risks - in the service of living consistent w our values & goals - is key #Anxiety #OCD #mentalhealth #tuesdayvibe #tuesdaymotivations

You are not your thoughts #anxiety #OCD #mentalhealth #tuesdayvibe #tuesdaymotivations

Good enough > perfect #anxiety #OCD #perfectionism #mentalhealth #ThursdayThoughts

We are dynamic beings. It’s natural to feel multiple ways at the same time #Fridayfeels #FridayFeeling #Friday #mentalhealth #Health

Depression & #anxiety are two of the most common #pregnancy complications, more common than diabetes & high blood pressure 🤰🏻 Prenatal depression & anxiety are as common as #postpartum #depression, & are also the biggest risk factors for #PPD 🤱🏻 #maternalmentalhealth

Your nervous system goes into fight or flight when you rush. When you push yourself to always produce. And act like everything is urgent. Move slower through your tasks. Slow down your breathing. You’ll get more done when your body isn’t in a state of panic.

Your power is in the pause. Pause. Notice your feelings. Breathe. Remember your values. Then respond. #anxiety #OCD #WednesdayMotivation

Resolutions for an emotionally healthy 2025: 1. I work on my emotional reactivity. I’ll pause before I habitually react. I’ll notice how confident this makes me. 2. I won’t over-explain. If I’m misunderstood, that’s ok. Being misunderstood is natural part of life— not a

It's normal to have mixed feelings, and it might even show us that we have the capacity to have rich, deep, dynamic and complex experiences.

When feeling anxious, ask yourself: What’s important to me right now? Let your values guide your actions, even if #anxiety tags along for the ride. You are not your anxiety—you are a person moving forward w strength, courage, & purpose. 💙

OCD often jumps to the worst case scenario, never the best case scenario or even the most realistic, likely scenario. We can pause, pull back from our imagination, and lean into reality - what’s the most realistic explanation or outcome?

Feelings aren’t facts. They’re brief and fleeting, lasting on average about 90 seconds. Let them come and go. #anxiety #OCD #mentalheath

We can choose to live in reality’s “what is” rather than anxiety’s “what if” #anxiety #OCD #SaturdayMotivation #saturdaymorning #goodsaturday

Ask a potential therapist how much personal psychotherapy they have had Not in vague terms, in specific terms... like how many actual hours of personal psychotherapy over how many years

What is ERP & why does it work? - you face your fears on purpose & with purpose - it’s hard AND it works - you don’t have to go it alone - a skilled therapist will be flexible & supportive, helping you face your fears in a way that feels manageable to you #OCD #anxiety

Culturally competent care matters when treating scrupulosity #OCD ⁦International OCD Foundation⁩ iocdf.org/blog/2025/05/3…

ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD. You face your fears on purpose and with purpose. A good therapist will be respectful of your pace while also gently encouraging you to take these steps to reclaim your life. #OCD #anxiety #MentalHealthMatters #thursdaymotivation

Always happy to chat with Karin Mallett & Bo Koltnow of WFMZ-TV 69News - talking January dopamine crash & what we can do to help ❄️ wfmz.com/news/sunrise/b… via WFMZ-TV 69News