Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves recurring unwanted intrusive thoughts, or obsessions. These obsessions cause a lot of anxiety, discomfort, or distress, and we engage in repetitive compulsive behaviors or mental rituals in an attempt to alleviate the anxiety or distress. The main treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP involves exposing ourselves to […]
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Over the next few pages we’re going to learn some techniques to help us respond mindfully to our obsessive thoughts. This can help reduce our urge to resort to compulsive behaviors or mental rituals. Letting Go Of Thoughts Transcription This transcription was auto-generated by YouTube. I’ve only added minimal editing, so I apologize for any […]
In the last post we looked at OCD and Obsessive Thinking, which is a good introduction to the most effective treatment for OCD, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP involves deliberately exposing ourselves to situations or thoughts that trigger obsessive tendencies in a controlled manner. The goal is to learn to manage these obsessions, along […]