i don’t how to just “let the thoughts and feelings be” without trying to solve it or distract myself. does anyone have any tips to not give into mental compulsions (mental reviewing certain times in my life, event, situations and ruminating) ?

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Soulfullyhis

Date posted: 3y

Make room for thoughts/feelings to be there. “It’s okay that the thought are here. I don’t have to like it, but they can hang out until they are ready to leave on their own.” Then I go on and do what ever I was doing before the thoughts/feelings showed up. It’s just background noise.

samantha

Date posted: 3y

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7EMPES7

Date posted: 3y

I do find it difficult not to ruminate, or if there’s something that I’m uncertain about. I may go on the internet and research, which opens up a can of worms. Causing anxiety, worry and fear.

Anonymousssssss

Date posted: 24w

Do you have to do erp?

I’ve noticed that I’m somewhat happier also ignoring my thoughts than I am instead of doing compulsions (I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired atp) but I’ve heard you’re technically supposed to do erp rather than pushing under the rug. But idk if I have a thought I just refuse to think about it again and im fine even if I want to do compulsions

johnnn

Date posted: 23w

whats up guys what are some tips dealing with ocd and what to do when a thought makes u anxious ??

Anonymous

Date posted: 22w

How do you stop OCD before it starts

So maybe the title wasn't the best to to put it but when you guys start having obsessive thoughts how do you stop them before it turns into compulsions and anxiety?

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