Sneaky compulsions for OCD and Anxiety
Have you asked for reassurance from a loved one and they have no idea that they just reassured you? This is an example of a sneaky compulsion. Are you doing them?
The following topics are covered: ----What Sneaky compulsions look like. ?Example of sneaky compulsions. ?What is a compulsion? ?Why doing a compulsion is dangerous. ?Reassurance Seeking ?Avoidance ?Talking about your OCD story can be helpful and harmful. ?What your job is when a loved one accommodates or reassures you. ?How our brain is designed to react to anxiety. ?Comparing problem-solving and having a headache. 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. Compulsions are harmfulCompulsions do not help with OCD
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Exposures vs. Being Exposed for OCD
Did you know there is a difference between doing an exposure or using ERP and just being exposed? ? I hear many individuals say that they've been doing exposures when really they've just been exposed.
Do you know the difference? Let's go through the difference between being exposed vs. doing an exposure and make your ERP more effective. 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. Being Exposed vs. Doing Exposures For OCDHow To Do Exposures For OCDWhat is Symmetry OCD
He grabs the door. He pulls once with his left hand and then once with his right. He sits waiting for the bus; the left near the window won't due, he must sit in the middle. Tap tap goes his left foot. Tap tap goes his right. The teacher hands out markers. The little girl next to him hands her six. Six is not right, he quickly hands one back. He waits for his mom to pick him up. His eyes scan the corners of the building. One, two, three, four; he counts to himself. All is safe. All is right in his little world controlled by symmetry OCD.
The subtle movements to balance the body, the small gestures to tap just right. The mental games hidden in the dark recesses of the mind. It is often only discovered after years of balancing. Years of counting. Years of compulsions. Let’s talk about how to spot Symmetry OCD who have this OCD theme. Bloopers at the end indicate vulnerability. None of us are perfect and it's important to show and embrace our imperfections. ? Perfectionism OCDTreatment for Symmetry OCD |
AuthorNathan Peterson specializes in working with OCD and Anxiety related disorders and has done so for the past 7+ years. Archives
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