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OCD Cycle of Thoughts and Actions
- OCD is a cycle where intrusive thoughts cause mental distress relieved by compulsions.
- Giving into compulsions strengthens and perpetuates the OCD cycle.
Attention Dysfunction in OCD
- OCD is a disorder of attention causing intrusive thoughts to dominate.
- These thoughts trigger compulsions, sometimes causing harm like excessive hand washing.
Separate Thoughts From Actions
- Learn to separate your thoughts from your actions to overcome OCD.
- Acting independent of thoughts is the core skill that psychotherapy for OCD develops.