The Asymmetry of Emotion Regulation: Why You Can't Get Out of Your Own Way
You've done the work. Read the books, practiced the skills. But you keep ending up in the same place. Sometimes you're not failing at new skills - you're succeeding at old patterns you don't realize are still running.
When the Healer Isn’t Human: A (Human) Therapist's Take on AI Therapists
AI chatbots can feel like support, but for OCD and anxiety, they often become the compulsion. Available 24/7, they provide endless reassurance - exactly what keeps people stuck. Here's what clinicians are seeing and what the research shows about AI's risks for vulnerable users.