Schizophrenia OCDSchizophrenia OCD, Psychosis OCD, or plain ol’ “Am I going crazy” OCD. Whatever you call it, it can be very distressing to those to experience it. OCD can make someone believe anything. Even make you believe that you may be going crazy. You may even wonder if you’re hearing voices or seeing things that aren’t there. Let’s go through what it looks like and how to do the treatment. Check Out The Online Course For OCD Psychosis OCDGoing Crazy OCD
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How to remove guilt from OCDIt’s pretty natural for individuals with OCD to feel guilt. This guilt can make them believe that the intrusive thoughts and feelings must mean something great. This feeling of guilt can be such a roadblock for many individuals going through treatment. Let’s go through what to do when guilt hits you during your OCD. Guilty feelings with OCDRemove guilt from OCDHow To Stop A Panic AttackDo you know what to do during a panic attack? Did you know there is treatment? It might look different than you’ve expected. Panic attacks can happen at any time and can often be mingled with stress, anxiety, or OCD. Let’s go through Panic Attacks, why you have them, and what to do with them. What to do during a panic attackTreatment for panic attacksGroinal Response With OCDThe groinal response can seem tricky to navigate through. I mean, people want to put meaning and power on what's happening "DOWN THERE". In response to sexual intrusive thoughts, it is natural to want to know what is happening. With movements, tingling, blood flow, and all of that, how can this be ignored? Let's go through what the groinal response looks like and how to do treatment for it. 🖐🖐Check out my ONLINE self-directed program for OCD🖐🖐 👉👉 https://www.OCDandAnxietyOnline.com 👈👈 Arousal with OCDFear of being arousedOCD Is A BabyI often think of OCD being a spoiled child. It's relentless; it doesn't seem to want to give up. I want to teach you some tricks to get your OCD to calm down and be less intrusive. It's a simple concept but tough to implement time after time. Topics discussed: 👉How your OCD is a winey baby 👉Why OCD is relentless 👉How “No Thanks” can be effective. 👉The power of using ‘maybe, maybe not” with your OCD. 👉How to teach your OCD that you’re not giving in. 👉How to take power away from your OCD. 👉Respond to your OCD the same way. DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ OCD is a spoiled childHow to respond to your OCDStop Competing With Your OCD
OCD is LOUD! It tries to rattle you and the more you "fight" or try to make sense of it the more it becomes louder. Both competing to see who wins or who can be the loudest. Instead of competing what if you tried being quieter?⠀
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Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".⠀ ⠀⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀⠀ Harry Potter and OCD
There are many scenes in Harry Potter that can show how OCD works without knowing it. ⠀ A scene with the devil's snare shows OCD, compulsions, and the struggle.⠀ ⠀
Devil's Snare is an extremely dangerous plant that will, as suggested by its name, ensnare wizards when disturbed. It strangles those who approach it by wrapping them in its tendrils.⠀ ⠀ Topics discussed:⠀⠀ Comparing OCD to the Devil's snare from Harry Potter.⠀
Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".⠀ ⠀⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀⠀
Scrupulosity is a beast but did you know there is REAL treatment. Scrupulosity can make people believe that they are bad people, that they are sinning, that are never good enough. Let's go through the only evidence-based treatment for the subset of OCD; Scrupulosity. ⠀
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As always, bloopers/mess ups at the end to show that none of us are perfect and never will be.⠀ ⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ How To Do Treatment For ScrupulosityScrupulosity TreatmentTreatment For Moral ScrupulosityHow to ACT like OCD has no power
When someone uses exposure and response prevention and are facing their fears; they essentially are acting like the perceived fear/threat doesn't matter. Thus taking power away from it. I have individuals pretend they are in acting or in film school. It is time to do their final project in front of the class. You have to prove that the fear you are facing through ERP does not scare you. Depending on how you act, facial expressions, body language and the effort you put into it; would they believe you? What grade would you get for your final project?
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How to teach OCD whos the bossHow to teach anxiety whos the bossOCD is like a magic trick
OCD is like a MAGIC TRICK! It will entice you to figure out how it's done. Your brain goes into problem-solving mode. Sometimes it won't stop until there is a conclusion. This is EXACTLY what OCD does! It draws you in and sends you through loops until you gain certainty on your OCD fear or topic. Watch me do some real magic tricks and figure out if you are getting fooled by your OCD.
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Remember to "Face The Unknown" DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional. OCD can trick youOCD can fool you |
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