Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSW

05/19/2026

Why a weekend never fixes it. 🫠

05/14/2026

Moral OCD is among the less talked about subtypes of OCD. It involves intrusive thoughts of being “bad” or immoral. The good news is: moral OCD is just as treatable as any other form of OCD!

Here’s what experts recommend you should do if the signs of moral OCD sound familiar.

05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be
a good one.” ~ Jill Churchill

05/07/2026

Slowmaxxing. Say what? 🫤A term I had never heard of because, well, when it comes to trends I basically live under a rock. But I like the sound of this thing called slowmaxxing…

“…slowmaxxing encourages people to slow down in their daily lives. This trend opposes the fast-paced culture of social media and promotes mindfulness. Young adults are increasingly embracing this practice to escape the stress of constant hustling.”

Slowmaxxing is the opposite of crashing out and burnout culture. It’s about inviting more stillness into your life in purposeful ways.

05/04/2026

“Anxiety isn’t you. It’s something moving through you. It can leave out of the same door it came in.” ~ James Clear

The sensations of panic feel dangerous, but they aren’t. Those sensations come from your nervous system sounding an alarm.

04/28/2026

Cry if you need to. 😢

04/22/2026

“Constant jokes and unserious remarks continually contribute to OCD’s misunderstanding. It may seem harmless and in good humor, but these things carry real consequences, distorting your perception and making diagnosed sufferers feel unseen and unheard.

It’s not a quirky, silly personality trait. It’s not a buzzword just to get views on Instagram or TikTok. It is a serious mental health disorder that affects millions of people a year. That should be understood and taken seriously.”

The Voice of the Seton Hall Community.

04/18/2026

Sometimes it sucks but we get through it!

04/14/2026

Spring has sprung. 🌼 If your anxiety has too, there’s an explanation for that.

For some people, shifting circadian rhythms and hormones and increased social expectations in springtime can cause increased anxiety. Experts say that that this is normal, and that maintaining your routines, making gradual changes, and using therapy techniques can help.

04/10/2026

Slooooow down 🐢

Be a rebel.

04/06/2026

“If self-awareness has started to feel heavy, maybe what you need isn’t more insight.

Maybe you need more safety. And safety doesn’t come from thinking harder. It comes from being kinder.

Growth isn’t about catching every flaw. It’s about learning to stay on your own side.

And when you do that, self-awareness becomes what it was always meant to be: a bridge back to yourself.”

Self-awareness can sometimes lead to overthinking. You don’t have to dissect every reaction. or earn peace through self-analysis.