Does anyone have any tips in terms of how to stop ruminating? I have Pure OCD, so the majority (about 95%) of my compulsions are mental. Some big ones are avoidance, compulsive research, spurally into what ifs, and rumination. It hard for me to recognize that I'm ruminating until I'm already spiraling. I have no idea how to not engage with the thoughts or not do the compulsion. If anyone has any tips or tricks they have found helpful, please share.

"Pure" OCD

JessA 🌞

Date posted: 3y

It’s quite automatic. It’s just when you catch yourself ruminating don’t actively continue with it. Don’t take part in the internal conversation. Let the thoughts come and go themselves. I find it’s easier to be mindful while doing things. Catch yourself ruminating, go and do something you need to get done. Embracing whatever feelings or thoughts arise but not actively contributing to the conversation consciously

Andrew GottW...

Date posted: 3y

I too have a hard time “just stopping”. Some people love Dr. Michael Greenberg, but that doesn’t really work for me. Mindfulness is the closest thing that helps me

Anonymous

Date posted: 22w

How do you stop OCD before it starts

So maybe the title wasn't the best to to put it but when you guys start having obsessive thoughts how do you stop them before it turns into compulsions and anxiety?

gage736

Date posted: 19w

Need tips

I have pure ocd i think , i always gotta make sure i do certain things like tap things , light switches on n off , shut things few times and re open them till it feels right . Walk in a room go back out and back in out in in till my mind is right Its exhausting

Tony Davies

Date posted: 14w

Help!

How can I deal with False Memory OCD? I am struggling with ruminating thoughts, and trying to figure out false memories! How can I enjoy my day without figuring it out?

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