Jay222
- Date posted
- 1y
Question
How do I stop engaging with the thoughts or stop ruminating when I can barely think of anything else without it turning into something it’s not?
taytay86taytay86
- Date posted
- 1y
There’s a woman I watch on YouTube her name is (Chrissie Hodges) she has some really great videos of OCD and she’s funny. I hope that you look her up she’s my go to when I have these moments like you’re sharing check her out. I hope she can help and she has tons of videos of all different type of topics
MalisimoMalisimo
- Date posted
- 1y
You have to first remind yourself that your rumination cannot protect you. It will only 100% of the time increase your anxiety. Knowing that, you choose not to focus or direct attention to the intrusive thoughts.
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- Date posted
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