
Episode 253 - Is Distraction Always Bad When It Comes To OCD?
The OCD & Anxiety Podcast
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How to Use Distraction in a Positive Way
Wim Hof: Distraction was my main weapon. And I used it to the point of exhaustion. Do you keep incessantly busy? Is there always something that you have to do in order to keep your mind quiet? Now, as the title of today's podcast suggests, not all distraction is bad. In fact, sometimes it can be a helpful tool. If done in the wrong way, even distracting yourself with valued activities can become compulsive and lead to the OCD actually getting worse over time. So how can we use distraction in a positive way? The answer lies in the quality of consciousness that we bring to the task.
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