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Dec 01, 2016, 12:49 PM
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I have OCD and lately I've been having intrusive sexual thoughts. Any tips to get rid of them? Going to a new t in 2 weeks. Already on Prozac 60 mg.
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Dec 02, 2016, 12:41 PM
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Hello 88Butterfly88: I'm sorry you are struggling with these intrusive thoughts.
 I struggle with a lot of intrusive thoughts. My thinking, with regard to them, is that trying to stuff them down or in some way extricate them from one's thought processes is a losing battle. They just keep coming back... maybe even stronger.  So, in an effort to allay my intrusive thoughts, I employ a Buddhist practice called "compassionate abiding". This involves simply allowing the intrusive thought to come forward... breathing into it... perhaps even smiling to it. Sometimes I will even place my hand over my heart as a sign of lovingkindness & compassion for it.  After a few breaths, I then drop the "story line" & simply continue to stay with the underlying emotion... be it fear, anxiety, grief or whatever.  Two things happen when we employ this practice. First, very gradually over time, the strength & frequency of intrusive thoughts wanes. But second, & perhaps more important, is that we learn we can stay with difficult thoughts & emotions without losing our balance... our equanimity. Should you find this practice to be of interest, here is a link to a nice description of the practice from a mental health perspective: https://mindsetdoc.wordpress.com/201...e-abiding-101/ May it be of benefit...  
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Dec 02, 2016, 07:15 PM
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That you Skeezyks, I will give that a try.
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