Understanding Abnormal Behavior Guide

Through , Leo began "Exposure and Response Prevention." He practiced locking the door just once and walking away. The first time, his heart raced so hard he thought he’d faint. But the world didn't end. The sidewalk stayed under his feet.

He used control as a shield against a deep-seated fear of chaos. Understanding Abnormal Behavior

His sister, Sarah, eventually found him sitting on the porch, exhausted. She didn't see a "crazy" person; she saw someone whose internal thermostat for anxiety was broken. She encouraged him to see Dr. Aris, a psychologist who viewed abnormality through the . In their sessions, they peeled back the layers: Through , Leo began "Exposure and Response Prevention