Nazli Seewer, Psy.D.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

September 8th is 988 Day. 💚

You don’t have to have the perfect words. You don’t have to know exactly what you need. And you don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Save 988. Share it with your team. Put it somewhere easy to find.

And remember: support is for more than challenging moments. You deserve support before you reach that point, too.

08/27/2026

Sometimes the thing that feels like it will “fix” binge eating is actually the thing keeping the cycle alive.

More rules. More restriction. More promises to start over tomorrow.

In this week’s episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Michele Ordish and I unpack what can keep the binge eating cycle going and why recovery is about so much more than having enough willpower.

We talk about food noise, shame, emotional urges, body image, self-compassion, and learning to respond to yourself differently when the urge to binge feels LOUD. ❤️

Recovery isn’t about becoming better at punishing or controlling yourself. It’s about building a different relationship with food, your body, and your emotions.

🎧 Comment 504 and I’ll send you the links to listen to the full episode!

08/27/2026

Anxiety shows up… and suddenly your brain says:⁠
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“Fix this.”⁠
“Calm down.”⁠
“Make it stop.”⁠
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But what if the work isn’t about fixing anxiety…⁠
What if it’s about changing how you respond to it?⁠
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Mindfulness isn’t forcing yourself to relax.⁠
It’s noticing what’s happening inside you, without turning it into a problem.⁠
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It’s dropping the courtroom.⁠
Putting down the gavel.⁠
Letting discomfort sit in the room without trying to shove it out the door.⁠
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You don’t have to like anxiety.⁠
You don’t have to want it.⁠
You just practice making space for it.⁠
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And over time?⁠
That space rewires your fear response.⁠
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In a recent podcast episode, I broke down the difference between mindfulness and distraction, and how to know which one to use when anxiety spikes. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself in the moment, this episode will bring clarity. ⁠
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Comment 473, and I’ll send you the links to listen.⁠
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07/01/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate community, connection, and visibility. 🌈 Throughout June and July, we're highlighting opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals affected by OCD and related disorders to learn, connect, and find support.

🩵 June 22 | 7:00-8:30 PM ET
The LGBTQIA+ SIG Community Group is hosting games and fun activities! There will be a Pride celebration and an opportunity to hang out and have a good time!

📺 June 24 | 12 PM ET
Join us for a special Ask the Experts livestream featuring Dr. Derrick Matthews, Director of Research Science at The Trevor Project. We'll discuss LGBTQIA+ mental health, research, support, and the importance of culturally competent care.

🩵 June 29 | 7:00-8:30 PM ET
The LGBTQIA+ SIG Community Group is hosting a supportive group. This will be an opportunity to engage with the community on OCD and being q***r and what that brings up for you.

🔬 Happening Now
The first LARGE-scale research survey focused on LGBTQIA+ people with OCD is now open. Your participation can help advance understanding and improve future care and support!

🏳️‍🌈 July 9-12 | OCDCon 2026 (Seattle + Virtual)
Join the world's largest conference dedicated to OCD and related disorders. LGBTQIA+-focused programming includes Community Night, a support group for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people with OCD, and more!

Learn more at 🌈 iocdf.org

07/01/2026

The more we fight our thoughts… the louder they get.⁠
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Not because you’re doing it wrong,⁠
but because your brain thinks you’re in danger.⁠
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What if, instead of pushing them away, you let them be there…⁠
and kept living your life anyway? ⁠
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That’s where things start to shift. ❤️⁠
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07/01/2026

The way you speak to yourself matters.

Recovery doesn't require a perfect mindset. It just asks you to practice meeting yourself with a little more kindness, especially on the hard days.

Self-compassion isn't giving up.
It's giving yourself the support you need to keep going.

Comment 175 and I will send you my podcast episode titled How to Practice Self-Compassion

05/29/2026

Sometimes the harder we argue with a thought, push it away, or try to prove it wrong, the louder it becomes. Anxiety and OCD thrive on the struggle. 🪢

Recovery often looks less like “winning” the fight and more like loosening your grip.
Making space for uncertainty.
Letting the thought exist without turning it into an emergency. 🌤️

Freedom grows when every thought no longer needs your full attention.

Comment 344, and I will send you my podcast episode titled How to Let Go of Intrusive Thoughts

05/29/2026

Sometimes people think OCD recovery starts with finally finding certainty, getting rid of scary thoughts, or feeling “ready.” But real recovery often begins with something much smaller and much braver: being willing to try a different response. ❤️

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing the exact things I teach my OCD clients in their very first therapy session, the truths I come back to over and over again when helping people build recovery that is sustainable, compassionate, and evidence-based.

If OCD has been making you question yourself, fear your thoughts, or feel stuck in compulsions and rumination, this episode is for you.

Comment 487 and I’ll send you the links to listen to the full episode.

05/20/2026

Compulsions feel helpful in the moment because they promise relief.
But every time you obey the urge, OCD learns that the fear must have mattered.

Recovery is often made up of tiny pauses.
Pausing before checking. Pausing before reassurance. Pausing before mentally reviewing. And choosing to stay present even when uncertainty shows up.

You do not have to get rid of the discomfort to move forward.
You just have to stop letting OCD make every decision for you. 💛

Comment 351, and I will send you my podcast episode titled Stopping Compulsions using Attention Control (with Max Maisel)