Defusion Tips for OCD

Defusion is a way to get distance between our thoughts and behaviors. Here are some ways to do it: -Imagine your OCD thought with a silly voice or sing it outloud -Imagine your OCD thought on a movie screen, playing over and over again and moving yourself to the back of the theater -Imagine your OCD thought as a color, shape, or a character- name it! Sometimes funny names can give you space. :) Hope that helps!

Username: Volballgirl

Date posted: 106d ago

Does it help to change the narrative of the thought into something funny?

User type: Therapist

Username: Alessandra Rizzotti

Date posted: 101d ago

That may neutralize the thought. Humor is a fun coping skill and can also be a way to avoid discomfort. Try sitting more with discomfort.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 106d ago

Helpful

Username: FunkyFred

Date posted: 101d ago

my therapist told me to try this, i can’t seem to visualize it though! i’ll try harder! thank you

User type: Therapist

Username: Alessandra Rizzotti

Date posted: 62d ago

Have you tried drawing vs. imagining?

Username: A person 1

Date posted: 62d ago

I named mine Ralph like reck it Ralph haha

Username: Erin P

Date posted: 61d ago

Thanks I’ll have to try this.