I was listening to a podcast that recommended the techniques used in the book Brainlock. Techniques like relabelling and refocusing were discussed. I heard somewhere that these techniques such as saying...its not me its my ocd....were actually counter productive. Any feedback from our facilitators. The gentleman speaking didnt mention erp once.

Hmmmm....i need some time to think this through. Maybe the techniques used in BRainlock could be used as an adjunct to ERP???? I dont want to dismiss exposure response as i think it is the recommended and proven technique for Ocd. Maybe the book could be used for other types of anxiety disorders. Not sure.

Great feedback. Thanks for responding

You have offered a lot of insight. I have been very strict with my therapy with respect to a right way or wrong way. Chatting with you i realize i can ease up a bit and in doing so i will b more flexible with my therapy. I thank u for that.

Cheers

I actually got recommended by my doctor to buy this book - and I did. I have yet to keep reading it as I have only read a few pages, but I did read something about the technique you are referring too.

I think i will give it a shot. It cant hurt (i hope). Theres only one way to find out and thats by buying the book. Cheers

Good to know. I just bought on line. will keep u posted with my feedback with respect to results. Thanks again everyone for responding.

I started reading this book as well. It talks about neuroplasticity which basically means rewiring your brain. There have been studies done that show this can work for 'sticky' thoughts. I would definitely mention it to your therapist to see if it can work in conjunction with ERP.