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Grand Poohbah
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Apr 20, 2016 at 05:08 PM
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Hello. So I had my worst intrusive thought a week ago, and the person trying to help me asked what they could do. I honestly had no idea. I am looking up techniques right now. I have found it's mainly for me, and I know it's me who has to work on it and not someone else, but I was wondering if anyone on here would know what someone else could do to help relieve anxiety because of an intrusive thought. I am printing a bunch of papers and will be carrying a pouch that has information about panic attacks and intrusive thoughts all the time to help me get through both of them, along with information for others around me when such an event happens. Anyways, if someone has an answer for this question, that'd be great. Thanks
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Apr 20, 2016 at 08:33 PM
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Hi there. Found this article that might be of interest
Psych Central: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment other articles that might help Psych Central - Search results for Coping with anxiety Follow the breath and silently count the breath 1 on the inhale, 2 on the exhale, up to 10 then start at 1 again. Focus on another activity that is absorbing. Sleep. CANDC __________________ Super Moderator Community Support Team "Things Take Time" |
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Apr 20, 2016 at 09:39 PM
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I would say distraction would help the most. Dwelling on the intrusive thought and talking about it only makes it worse, IMO. Everybody has intrusive thoughts from time to time. What makes it so bad is the anxiety that goes with it. If you can get your mind off of it by talking about a passion of yours or doing something you are passionate about should help get your mind off it. Tell yourself "that's an intrusive thought, and I don't need to dwell on it." Trying to "figure it out" would only make things worse. Reassure yourself that the intrusive thought is not a desire you have. It's just your brain being OCD. The fact that it upsets you means that you have no desire to think those things (or act out on them). ((HUGS))
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Apr 29, 2016 at 01:19 PM
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Do you have any books about OCD and cure written buy professionals
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Apr 29, 2016 at 10:21 PM
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