Calming ocd thoughts

OCD can make us feel alone and can convince us to do things that don't align with our values. Here at In Focus Counseling, PLLC we help normalize your fears and explore them in a healthy manner. If you or a loved one are struggling wiht OCD and intrusive thoughts, our clinicians are here to help!

Knowing what you can and can’t control can help in all areas of life, not just with OCD. Know that you can control your actions and responses, but not your thoughts. We can change our own behavior, but not the behavior of others. Ultimately, we want to change our response to our thoughts and eliminate the compulsions that keep OCD alive and strong.

Can we just stop for a few moments, breathe, and then let the thought pass? This is certainly not the easiest thing to do, but we can at least try to see if we can calm ourselves down. Remember… breathing is key. Oh, and take a few sips of water. This helps too.

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