Engaging in OCD compulsions makes you feel in control for a moment, but the uncertainty will creep in again soon. Healing from OCD means responding to the thoughts with a shrug rather than being their slave.
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'This is OCD' out now! Nadia shares how #OCD affects her day, parenting, relationships. Dr. Randy Mackoff discusses effective treatments. drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup-ep... Share your thoughts! I did #PSYCHEDUP to educate, de-stigmatize, inspire. #OCDAwareness #OCDTherapy #EndtheStigma

OCD Therapist: "and what do we do when we have intrusive thoughts?"

Me: "avoid everything related to the thought and assume our thoughts are facts"

OCD Therapist: "no... we move TOWARDS our thoughts to teach our brains that thoughts are just thoughts.

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