Amanda Sellers, Psy.D.

#Psychologist tweeting science-backed info about #anxiety & #OCD | demystifying therapy & breaking down stigma | tweets ≠ treatment

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

Your therapist probably:

- cares deeply for you 💗

- wants to help you grow 🌱

- reads & consults with colleagues between appts to figure out how to best help you 📚

- sees the best in you, even when you can’t see it yourself 😍

#mentalhealth #stress #mondaythoughts

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

Always happy to chat with @KarinMallett & @BKoltnow of @69News - talking January dopamine crash & what we can do to help ❄️

https://t.co/gZ9wAuxBzN via @69News

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

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

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

Culturally competent care matters when treating scrupulosity #OCD ⁦@IOCDF⁩ https://t.co/wTrHuBnB7U

[Jonathan Shedler @JonathanShedler]

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

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

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

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

We can choose to live in reality’s “what is” rather than anxiety’s “what if”

#anxiety #OCD #SaturdayMotivation #saturdaymorning #goodsaturday

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

Feelings aren’t facts.

They’re brief and fleeting, lasting on average about 90 seconds.

Let them come and go.

#anxiety #OCD #mentalheath

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

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?

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

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. 💙

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

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 personal rejection.

3. I will stop asking for input from everyone before making decisions. I’ll get in touch with the quiet inner voice within that will never guide me wrong.

4. I will never match anyone else’s energy. I’ll practice behaving in ways that I’m proud of even when others are lower versions of themselves.

5. I will stop gaslighting myself. I don’t need to focus on the positive or tell myself other people have it worse. I’ll acknowledge it’s painful and that my feelings are valid— emotions fade when we stop trying to change them.

6. I will stop making choices for my parent’s approval. My life is for me and this will free me from resenting them.

7. When someone is rude to me, I will realize they’re fighting an inner battle. I don’t fight battles that aren’t my own.

8. I will stop trying to fix other people while I neglect myself in the process. Non-intervention is a form of love.

9. I’ll find time for creativity, play, and just existing. I’ll get more time in nature and in the sun. Then, I’ll notice how my mind gets more quiet.

10. I will express gratitude for the people in my life that make me feel seen and safe, on a regular basis. I’ll pour emotional energy into these people just as they’ve done for me.

[Dennis Tirch PhD @DennisTirchPhD]

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.

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

Your power is in the pause.

Pause. Notice your feelings. Breathe. Remember your values. Then respond.

#anxiety #OCD #WednesdayMotivation

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

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.

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

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

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

@nyctherapist Psychoanalytic Diagnosis - Nancy McWilliams

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

We are dynamic beings. It’s natural to feel multiple ways at the same time

#Fridayfeels #FridayFeeling #Friday #mentalhealth #Health

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

Good enough > perfect

#anxiety #OCD #perfectionism #mentalhealth #ThursdayThoughts

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

@AmyLynnPsyd Been there, my friend. Do what you need to do.

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

You are not your thoughts

#anxiety #OCD #mentalhealth #tuesdayvibe #tuesdaymotivations

[Amanda Sellers, Psy.D. @Doctor_Amanda]

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