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Dr David Burns: Exposure, and the hidden emotion model (#313)

The OCD Stories

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How to Deal With a Hidden Emotion

An anxious patient told her doctor she wanted to design women's sports wear. She said, "I'm a soda pop salesperson. And this isn't what I want in my life" Six months later the anxiety went away and she had no panic attacks. The same thing happened with an OCD patient who thought he was HIV-positive. This kind of story can be used as a tool for rapid recovery by those suffering from mental illness.

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