If intrusive bthoughts distress you, it might be a sign that imaginal exposure should be part of your game plan to beat OCD (and some other disorders). - But how do you do it well? That's the important question. I looked to an article from the OCD Center of Los Angeles for guidance. Then I used their key points to create a script of my own. Here are my seven take-aways: - 1) the EVENT is the beginning of your story. 2) next describe the SHORT TERM RESULTS of that event. 3) finally, wrap up with the LONG TERM RESULTS. 4) tell your story in FIRST PERSON (aka, use the word "I'm to describe yourself) 5)tell your story in PRESENT TENSE, like it is happening right now. 6) MAX IT OUT!! write your script to be as distressing as you can tolerate without doing compulsions, avoidance, and reassurance. In my script, I chose to have the vet say the things mean things my OCD tells me. 7) READ IT OUT LOUD. According to the article, they suggest a minimum of thirty times per day. Eeek! But recovery is worth it. The article includes two examples One is a sample script for harm OCD symptoms. The other is for sexual orientation symptoms. They're very detailed and we're really helpful in writing my script. - What topic could you write about to make your OCD cringe? - Here is the article link: https://ocdla.com/imaginal-exposure-ocd-anxiety-4847