An OCD therapist’s guide to mental compulsions

Before Alegra Kastens became an OCD therapist, she lived with undiagnosed OCD for years. Her compulsions went overlooked because they happened entirely in her mind—and to her, they just felt like regular thinking. When Alegra finally learned what mental compulsions were, she discovered that she could learn to interrupt these behaviors, even when they felt involuntary. Now, she’s dedicated her career to helping others do the same. In this video, Alegra walks through what mental compulsions are and how you can start resisting them—covering rumination, mental review, thought neutralization, and more. She also explains how OCD treatment works for compulsions that happen in your mind, and answers questions from the NOCD Community. Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZR7CMa8g4Y8