Post by @ocdfriends

You may be experiencing a lot of intrusive thoughts, but that’s not the problem The issue is that you continue to ruminate about those thoughts The initial thought that enters your mind is out of your control But the attention you place on it is in your control That could be trying to get rid of the thought, fix it, analyze it, label it as negative, research it, seek reassurance, disprove it, check for it, and the list goes on Really in anyway that your trying to find relief from the thought or figure it out is most likely compulsive And that compulsive behavior is what is keeping the cycle going If you want to know more about how to shift your attention, and all the tools that helped me, go to the link in my bio I just launched group coaching where you get a 7 day free trial It’s education based on my experience, not therapy or a replacement for therapy You must be 18+ #ocd #ocdrecovery