Have you ever been trapped in an OCD thought loop—overanalyzing intrusive thoughts, trying to logic your way out, only to get pulled in deeper? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey through OCD, the science behind thought loops, and the proven strategies that helped me break free. We’ll dive into: ✅ What OCD thought loops are and why they happen ✅ How OCD tricks your brain into compulsions ✅ The power of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) ✅...
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Have you ever been trapped in an OCD thought loop—overanalyzing intrusive thoughts, trying to logic your way out, only to get pulled in deeper? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey through OCD, the science behind thought loops, and the proven strategies that helped me break free. We’ll dive into: ✅ What OCD thought loops are and why they happen ✅ How OCD tricks your brain into compulsions ✅ The power of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) ✅...
Ep. 13: Let The Thoughts – How to Reframe OCD Thoughts and Quiet, Yes Quiet Them Down
Out of OCD Podcast
10 minutes
8 months ago
Ep. 13: Let The Thoughts – How to Reframe OCD Thoughts and Quiet, Yes Quiet Them Down
In this insightful episode, we explore a fresh perspective on managing OCD and how this approach can transform your relationship with OCD by viewing intrusive thoughts as separate from you and simply "letting them be" without engaging in compulsions. Blog related to video Key Points Introducing the "Let Them Theory" from Mel Robbins' book and its application to OCD management Personifying OCD as a separate entity (Toi calls hers "Gloria") to create helpful distance The parallels between th...
Out of OCD Podcast
Have you ever been trapped in an OCD thought loop—overanalyzing intrusive thoughts, trying to logic your way out, only to get pulled in deeper? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share my personal journey through OCD, the science behind thought loops, and the proven strategies that helped me break free. We’ll dive into: ✅ What OCD thought loops are and why they happen ✅ How OCD tricks your brain into compulsions ✅ The power of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) ✅...
