Does OCD Have you Feeling Dazed and Confused?
What is Inference-based CBT and how does it address OCD?
What Does “Intrusive” Even Mean?
Somehow, the term “intrusive thoughts” have become mainstream. I can’t go a day on social media without hearing about people letting the intrusive thoughts win, or joking about intrusive thoughts they have when they’re all alone. It’s easy to see why the word has become so misunderstood and co-opted by the public at large. A …
What is Inhibitory Learning?
If OCD is a teacher, it’s a really controlling one that has taught you a distorted set of rules and beliefs. Don’t do this! Do it this way! Watch out for that! Beware! If you don’t do this ritual, then this terrible thing will happen! If you don’t watch out, then that shows me the …
Unraveling Mental Compulsions: A Creative Path to Freedom
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of mental compulsions – those sneaky thoughts and patterns that tend to fuel our OCD and anxiety. But don’t worry, we’re not just going to shine a light on them; we’ll also explore practical ways to resist their grasp and set ourselves free. So, let’s roll up our …
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How to Counter Avoidance in OCD
OCD is a really manipulative teacher. It’s taught you to perceive things certain ways and to attribute comfort and safety with behaviors that are either a) useless or b) way too extreme. We’re here to shake things up! Exposure and Response Prevention is just doing things that run counter to what OCD has taught you. …
WTF: What’s the Function?!
Let’s dive into a topic that will empower you on your journey to overcoming OCD. I want you to take a closer look at functional assessment. This tool will unravel the chaos of OCD and illuminate the best game-plan for your recovery. Have you ever suddenly realized that you’ve been ritualizing but you don’t know …
Embrace the Power of Willingness, Curiosity, and Committed Action: Your Guide to Response Prevention
Today, I want to talk about something super important when it comes to overcoming mental health challenges—whether it’s OCD, anxiety, or any other intrusive thoughts that try to rain on our parade. I’m talking about willingness, curiosity, and committed action!
What is OCD, Anyway?
If you want to comprehend Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the easiest way to understand it is to break the name down.