How To Be Successful With OCD TreatmentIf you're working through exposure and response prevention; these 25 tips are GOLDEN. Originally presented by Fred Penzel, Ph.D. of Western Suffolk Psychological Services. Dr. Penzel gave me special permission to present his 25 tips to you. 🖐🖐Check out my ONLINE self-directed program for OCD🖐🖐 👉👉 https://www.OCDandAnxietyOnline.com 👈👈 25 Tips for Succeeding in Your OCD TreatmentHow to maintain progress OCD
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How 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 attacksStop 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.⠀⠀ How 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 youExposures 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 OCDHow exposures work for OCD
Exposure and response prevention works for OCD and Anxiety. I use a fun way to explain why exposures work and what happens in your brain. Kinda! ? Pretend your brain is a grassy field!
How exposures work for anxietyWhy exposures work for OCDWhat is Tourettic OCD?
Have you heard of Tourettic OCD? Man, it's a tough one to describe. ? It can follow the classic cycle of OCD but it's different. Those who suffer with it often get stuck for minutes to hours completing a task or compulsion that is possibly tic like. Not because of an intrusive thought or even a perceived threat, but because of a premonitory urge.
Let's go through what "Tourettic OCD" looks like and how to do the treatment! ??Bloopers at the end! ?? Treatment For Tourettic OCDDo I have Tourettic 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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