M1133
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Meditation
Anyone know a good meditation for OCD
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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- 1y
This is one my therapist suggested for me. You can also search for it by searching 'light streaming meditation.' https://youtu.be/aJxlRiJvR-U?si=3qzJGVqXd6Z5ehz3
NicaNica
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- 1y
Insight Timer or Calm are great apps to try out.
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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- 1y
I second the calm app recommendation. I like that app a lot.
BlaublumenBlaublumen
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- 1y
My therapist said that meditation is not recomendded for OCD because you are already in your head
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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Perhaps different thoughts by different providers. I've heard psychologists say the first step with ocd is to get the cortisol levels down. It does make sense that you may not want to be so much in your head when working on erp, but I know myself, I was pretty stuck when I first reached out for help. I'm working on erp now, and my anxiety is much lower than a year ago, so I can consider taking steps now that would have been unthinkable a year ago. Just sharing my thoughts.
NicaNica
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@Blaublumen I haven’t heard that as being the point of meditation. You aren’t supposed to be in your head—you are learning to detach from your thoughts and simply observe them. That’s meditation and mindfulness.
BlaublumenBlaublumen
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- 1y
@Nica Yeah you’re right, i just shared my therapist’s opinion
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