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This is superrr hard, I’m definitely in the same situation as you. I think actively engaging in the material helps direct your focus towards it & away from the obsession. So like if I’m having a hard time focusing, I’ll start to make my own diagrams, notecards, charts, etc. things that require me to focus on it instead of just reading or listening to the material. I would love to hear other people’s suggestions too on this bc it’s a hard one to deal with!
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- 4y ago
How long have you experienced intrusive obsessions? Are you in college?
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- 4y ago
What kinds of obsessive thoughts? Harm, sexual, perfectionism, etc.?
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- 4y ago
Honestly it helps to tell myself “okay I’m going to work on this for thirty minutes and then take a break”. I set a timer on my phone and set it next to my computer. Setting some kind of time, even ten minutes, has been helpful for me. Also, you have to ask yourself if you’re studying what you really want to be studying? Once I chose the path of highest risk but most exciting, it crazy how easily I could focus.
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