The Tides Mental Health Blog - Category 1

Contamination-based OCD centers on persistent fears about germs, illness, or “bad” substances and the habits you use to reduce that fear.

You may push through performance anxiety while hiding frustration, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

You can learn the signs, what increases risk, and how it disrupts daily life so you know when to seek help.

You will learn to reduce high-arousal patterns and build calmer brain responses using repeated training sessions.

You will learn what commonly sparks anxiety, how to spot your own warning signs, and how those triggers change your thoughts and body.

Learning how symptoms, thoughts, and triggers fit together helps you spot patterns and choose the right care.

You might notice racing thoughts, constant tension, or a sense that something bad will happen even when there’s no clear danger.

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-focused therapy that helps you process trauma by tracking sensations, movements, and physical reactions.

If you want guided help, Tides Mental Health offers virtual and Chicago-area in-person services focused on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family concerns.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches skills to notice thoughts, body sensations, and feelings without judgment