In psychotherapy for OCD, we actually don't care about the content of your thoughts. The more that we give into our compulsions, the stronger the compulsions become. We know that this circuit in our brain becomes hyperactive in people with OCD. And essentially what's going on here is that I have a thought. It leads to a particular action. Since the action relieves my mental stress, that behavior gets reinforced.
OCD affects us all differently, but the impact can be overwhelming 💔. Join Dr. K in this episode as he delves into the world of OCD and how to manage it ðŸ§
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