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Old Apr 20, 2016, 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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Old Apr 20, 2016, 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.

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Old Apr 20, 2016, 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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Do you have any books about OCD and cure written buy professionals
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Old Apr 29, 2016, 10:21 PM
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Do you have any books about OCD and cure written buy professionals
The book that helped me a lot was The OCD Workbook by Bruce Hyman.
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