Theresa SchafferClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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You've tried everything to make the intrusive thoughts stop. You perform rituals "just one more time," check repeatedly, or reach for substances hoping to quiet the mental storm. From the outside, you look fine. Inside, you're trapped in an exhausting cycle stealing your peace and your life. You avoid situations that trigger panic. You've canceled plans, turned down opportunities, watched your world shrink. You wake up already anxious about being anxious. Maybe you use alcohol to cope, then beat yourself up afterward. The worst part? Feeling like no one truly understands what you're going through.

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