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Charlene's OCD Therapy Journey
- Charlene discovered her own OCD traits in grad school and began treating herself along with others.
- She found ERP helpful but noticed persistent symptoms reduced further with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
IFS Sees Mind as Harmonious Parts
- IFS therapy views the mind as multiple parts working in harmony, not integrating into one.
- Healing occurs by connecting and harmonizing these parts, leading to inner peace and unity.
OCD Parts as Managers and Firefighters
- IFS categorizes parts as managers (prevent pain) and firefighters (react to soothe pain).
- OCD can involve both types: intrusive thoughts as managers and compulsions as firefighters.