Possible breakthrough: Aha

[Job405]

Previously when I have intrusive thoughts I would fight them with good thoughts.

For example if I got an evil intrusive thought then in response I would think a good thought. Then another intrusive thought would follow and I would continue this unending fist fight with these thoughts.

Now I simply say or think "Aha", and continue what I was doing. The amount of intrusive thoughts I get has reduced significantly in just one day of doing this, I get like 60-80% less intrusive thoughts. And those thoughts that I do get, do not affect me nearly as much as they did before.

I would like to add that lexapro 15mg has also helped me remain more calm with these intrusive thoughts. So I do think some meds can help the situation.

 

[Tolworth John]

Good that you are starting to do what the 25 tips to successfully treat your OCD says.
Take the next step and discuss it with your doctor.

 

[Mari17]

Previously when I have intrusive thoughts I would fight them with good thoughts.

For example if I got an evil intrusive thought then in response I would think a good thought. Then another intrusive thought would follow and I would continue this unending fist fight with these thoughts.

Now I simply say or think "Aha", and continue what I was doing. The amount of intrusive thoughts I get has reduced significantly in just one day of doing this, I get like 60-80% less intrusive thoughts. And those thoughts that I do get, do not affect me nearly as much as they did before.

I would like to add that lexapro 15mg has also helped me remain more calm with these intrusive thoughts. So I do think some meds can help the situation.

I love this! This is basically doing therapy for your obsessive thoughts, with your own unique spin on it. Good for you!!