The mindfulness workbook for OCDJon Hershfield
The mindfulness workbook for OCD
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If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. You may even feel like a prisoner, trapped with your intrusive thoughts. Despite the fact that OCD can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, getting real help can be a challenge. If you have tried medications without success, it might be time to explore further treatment options. You should know that mindfulness-based approaches have been proven-effective in treating OCD and anxiety disorders. They involve developing an awareness and
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…uncertainty of random "terrible" thoughts that pop into your head, learning to not engage with them and letting them pass, etc. I recommend two books: The Imp of the Mind by Dr. Lee Baer [2] and The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD by Jon Hershfield and Tom Corboy [3] [1] https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/erp/ [2] https://www.amazon.com/Imp-Mind-Exploring-Epidemic-Obsessive... [3] https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Workbook-OCD-Overcoming-C...
on “When You Picture Someone with Mental Illness, Picture Me in a Nice Tailored Suit” ↗I was thinking about my own OCD treatment as I was reading the comments here. I've been reading 'The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD' and it had one of the best suggestions and explanations about meditation that I've seen. As others have said, 'meditation' is a really vague term but in the context of OCD I got the impression it's…
on “Lost in Thought: Psychological Risks of Meditation” ↗