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Practicing mindfulness can help you observe your thoughts without judgment. Techniques like deep breathing or guided meditation can reduce anxiety when facing troubling thoughts. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can provide an outlet and help you process your emotions. It may also help you identify patterns in your thought processes. Try to resist the urge to perform compulsive behaviors, as this can reinforce the cycle of anxiety. Start small by reducing the frequency of compulsions gradually. When a thought makes you anxious, try grounding techniques, such as focusing on your senses. Identify five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste. Engage in regular exercise. Physical activity can help reduce stress and improve mood, which may mitigate anxiety associated with OCD.

find something to put your energy in instead of doing compulsions. like coloring or going on a walk

I talk it out with someone and if I don’t have anyone around I journal it or write what I’m thinking in my notes app. It helps the most :)

Navigating OCD and the intense anxiety that thoughts can provoke is incredibly challenging, and you're not alone in seeking ways to cope. Many find that understanding the thought-anxiety cycle in OCD is a helpful first step toward managing it. Remember, these thoughts often feel important because of the anxiety, not because they reflect reality. Help is here at NOCD and we can assist you in finding outside help if needed too. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/5-tips-for-managing-procrastination-when-you-have-ocd/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/my-ocd-journey/getting-comfortable-being-uncomfortable https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/debunking-5-common-myths-about-ocd/