Author: Marc
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The Fine Line Between Allowing and Fighting Thoughts
What I learned during my OCD recovery is that to truly defeat the disease, you need to learn how to allow every single thought that you have into your mind. This took time to process, accept, and properly implement, and oftentimes felt like it was backfiring. The anxiety I was experiencing often felt worse than… Read more
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Understanding Mental OCD Compulsions & My Experience With Them
Mental OCD compulsions are hard for many people, even some with OCD to understand. Instead of a physical compulsion, such as washing your hands, these compulsions happen entirely in your mind. They may be invisible, but they’re ruthless. And they’re associated with reviewing, analyzing, and seeking mental reassurance. I feel as if mental compulsions are… Read more
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You Can’t (and shouldn’t) Cope With OCD
Something I heard a lot during my recovery from OCD was the importance of finding ways to cope with the disorder. I would meditate. I’d try to find hobbies. I forced myself to go out more, even though I don’t enjoy it. And yeah — in the moment, some of the anxiety would fade. I’d… Read more