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We at the Center for the Obsessive Mind pride ourselves on being both mental health professionals and advocates. In their advocacy work, our staff therapists spread awareness and fight mental health stigma on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Our social media platforms are dedicated to open, honest discussion of OCD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders as well as other mental health struggles. 

INSTAGRAM

The Center for the Obsessive Mind offers educational content for those with OCD, Anxiety and Eating Disorder advocacy work on Instagram. You can check out our Instagram page, where we provide memes, education, and more. Instagram also hosts a lot of our video content. In fact, if you’re on Instagram you can participate in the recording of Purely OCD, the Instagram Live and Podcast series our Director, Lauren Rosen, LMFT, co-hosts with Kelley Franke, LMFT. You can learn more about Purely OCD here.

Your thoughts are only as powerful as you let them be.⁠
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Ever notice how a scary thought seems like an absolute fact when it’s whispered in your own head? That’s because we are "fused" with our thoughts. We believe we are our thoughts.⁠
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Enter: Defusion.⁠
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One of the most effective (and honestly, funniest) ways to break that spell is to take your scariest intrusive thought and say it out loud in a silly voice. Think:⁠
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A cartoon character voice 🐭⁠
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A dramatic opera singer 🎭⁠
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A slow-motion robot 🤖⁠
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Why does this work? It’s hard to stay spiraling about "doom and gloom" thoughts when they're being delivered by a high-pitched Mickey Mouse voice.⁠
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It creates distance. Suddenly, the thought isn't a terrifying reality; it’s just a weird sentence your brain produced. That distance gives you the space to breathe and decide: "Do I need to act on this? Or can I just let this silly noise pass by?"⁠
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It’s not about making fun of your struggle - it’s about taking the megaphone away from your anxiety.⁠
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Challenge time! 👇⁠
If you’re comfortable, share a "silly voice" or a character you use to defuse your anxious thoughts. Let’s see how many different "anxiety announcers" we have in the community!⁠
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😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
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🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
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▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #CognitiveDefusion #ACTTherapy #EvidenceBased #MentalHealthTips #TherapyTools  #AnxietyHacks #OCDRecovery #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthSupport #AnxietyWarrior #OvercomingFear #HealthAnxiety #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #PsychologyTips #SelfCareTips #MentalHealthHumor #BreakTheCycle

Your thoughts are only as powerful as you let them be.⁠

Ever notice how a scary thought seems like an absolute fact when it’s whispered in your own head? That’s because we are "fused" with our thoughts. We believe we are our thoughts.⁠

Enter: Defusion.⁠

One of the most effective (and honestly, funniest) ways to break that spell is to take your scariest intrusive thought and say it out loud in a silly voice. Think:⁠

A cartoon character voice 🐭⁠

A dramatic opera singer 🎭⁠

A slow-motion robot 🤖⁠

Why does this work? It’s hard to stay spiraling about "doom and gloom" thoughts when they`re being delivered by a high-pitched Mickey Mouse voice.⁠

It creates distance. Suddenly, the thought isn`t a terrifying reality; it’s just a weird sentence your brain produced. That distance gives you the space to breathe and decide: "Do I need to act on this? Or can I just let this silly noise pass by?"⁠

It’s not about making fun of your struggle - it’s about taking the megaphone away from your anxiety.⁠

Challenge time! 👇⁠
If you’re comfortable, share a "silly voice" or a character you use to defuse your anxious thoughts. Let’s see how many different "anxiety announcers" we have in the community!⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #CognitiveDefusion #ACTTherapy #EvidenceBased #MentalHealthTips #TherapyTools #AnxietyHacks #OCDRecovery #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthSupport #AnxietyWarrior #OvercomingFear #HealthAnxiety #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #PsychologyTips #SelfCareTips #MentalHealthHumor #BreakTheCycle
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Awareness is your superpower. 🧠✨⁠
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If you struggle with mental compulsions, I'm sure you can relate: you’re halfway through a "mental argument" or a deep dive into a past memory before you even realize you’re doing it.⁠
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It’s easy to feel frustrated when you catch your mind wandering. You might think, "Ugh, I’m doing it again."⁠
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But here’s the truth: That moment of noticing is a HUGE WIN!⁠
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Once you realize you’ve wandered into the "what-ifs," you are no longer on autopilot. You don’t have to solve the thought, you just have to gently bring your focus back to the physical world around you - the weight of your feet on the floor, the sound of the wind, or the task in front of you.⁠
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Every time you bring your attention back, you are retraining your brain that it doesn’t have to follow every rabbit hole. 🌀➡️🌱⁠
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Drop a "🌱" in the comments if you’re practicing the art of coming back to the "here and now" today.⁠
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Want to learn more? Check out The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.⁠
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😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
⁠
🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#OCDRecovery #MentalCompulsions #OCDAwareness #PureOCD #Rumination #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthSupport #MindfulnessPractice #PresentMoment #HereAndNow #MindfulLiving  #MentalWellbeing #Awareness #HealingJourney #MindsetMatters #PsychologyTips #PsychologyBooks #MentalHealthBooks #SelfHelpBooks #OCDBooks

Awareness is your superpower. 🧠✨⁠

If you struggle with mental compulsions, I`m sure you can relate: you’re halfway through a "mental argument" or a deep dive into a past memory before you even realize you’re doing it.⁠

It’s easy to feel frustrated when you catch your mind wandering. You might think, "Ugh, I’m doing it again."⁠

But here’s the truth: That moment of noticing is a HUGE WIN!⁠

Once you realize you’ve wandered into the "what-ifs," you are no longer on autopilot. You don’t have to solve the thought, you just have to gently bring your focus back to the physical world around you - the weight of your feet on the floor, the sound of the wind, or the task in front of you.⁠

Every time you bring your attention back, you are retraining your brain that it doesn’t have to follow every rabbit hole. 🌀➡️🌱⁠

Drop a "🌱" in the comments if you’re practicing the art of coming back to the "here and now" today.⁠

Want to learn more? Check out The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#OCDRecovery #MentalCompulsions #OCDAwareness #PureOCD #Rumination #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthSupport #MindfulnessPractice #PresentMoment #HereAndNow #MindfulLiving #MentalWellbeing #Awareness #HealingJourney #MindsetMatters #PsychologyTips #PsychologyBooks #MentalHealthBooks #SelfHelpBooks #OCDBooks
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Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a "What if" loop? 🔄🤯⁠
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If you live with OCD or anxiety, you know that one tiny phrase can spiral into a full-blown mental marathon. ⁠
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“What if they’re mad at me?”⁠
“What if I made a mistake?”⁠
“What if this feeling never goes away?”⁠
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The trap isn’t the question itself - it’s the desperate need to answer it. We think that if we just analyze, check, or apologize one more time, the anxiety will vanish. But that’s exactly how we get stuck. ⁠
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The secret to getting unstuck? Letting the "What if" exist without trying to solve it. It’s incredibly tough, but it’s the fastest path to peace. ⁠
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Drop a 🤍 if you've been in the "What If" loop today. None of us are alone in this.⁠
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😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
⁠
🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#OCDAwareness #AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #Overthinking #OCDRecovery #AnxietySupport #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthWarrior #ERPtherapy #OCDCommunity #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #MentalHealthTips #YouAreNotAlone #InnerPeace

Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a "What if" loop? 🔄🤯⁠

If you live with OCD or anxiety, you know that one tiny phrase can spiral into a full-blown mental marathon. ⁠

“What if they’re mad at me?”⁠
“What if I made a mistake?”⁠
“What if this feeling never goes away?”⁠

The trap isn’t the question itself - it’s the desperate need to answer it. We think that if we just analyze, check, or apologize one more time, the anxiety will vanish. But that’s exactly how we get stuck. ⁠

The secret to getting unstuck? Letting the "What if" exist without trying to solve it. It’s incredibly tough, but it’s the fastest path to peace. ⁠

Drop a 🤍 if you`ve been in the "What If" loop today. None of us are alone in this.⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#OCDAwareness #AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #Overthinking #OCDRecovery #AnxietySupport #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealthWarrior #ERPtherapy #OCDCommunity #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #MentalHealthTips #YouAreNotAlone #InnerPeace
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You don’t have to RSVP to every "What If." 📩🚫⁠
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When an intrusive thought pops up, our instinct is to argue with it, prove it wrong, or find a way to make the anxiety go away. In the world of OCD, we call this engagement. The problem? The more you argue with a "What If," the further you get from more meaningful uses of your time.⁠
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Non-engagement involves acknowledging that the thought exists without trying to change it, solve it, or push it away. You’re simply saying, "I see you, but I'm busy." It sounds simple, but it is a radical act of reclaiming your time and energy.⁠
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You aren't ignoring the thought because you're "lazy." You're ignoring it because it isn't a productive use of your mental space.⁠
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💾 Save this post for the next time you feel a "rabbit hole" opening up.⁠
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👇 Which of these responses is your favorite? Or do you have one of your own? Let’s hear them!⁠
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Want to learn more? Check out The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.⁠
⁠
😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
⁠
🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#OCDRecovery #MentalCompulsions #ERPtherapy #ExposureAndResponsePrevention #PureOCD #OCDSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthTips #MindfulnessTools #AnxietyRelief #OverthinkingHelp #SelfHelpQuotes #HealingJourney #PsychologyToday #MentalHealthMatters #IntrusiveThoughts #MindsetMatters #BreakTheCycle #MentalHealthCommunity

You don’t have to RSVP to every "What If." 📩🚫⁠

When an intrusive thought pops up, our instinct is to argue with it, prove it wrong, or find a way to make the anxiety go away. In the world of OCD, we call this engagement. The problem? The more you argue with a "What If," the further you get from more meaningful uses of your time.⁠

Non-engagement involves acknowledging that the thought exists without trying to change it, solve it, or push it away. You’re simply saying, "I see you, but I`m busy." It sounds simple, but it is a radical act of reclaiming your time and energy.⁠

You aren`t ignoring the thought because you`re "lazy." You`re ignoring it because it isn`t a productive use of your mental space.⁠

💾 Save this post for the next time you feel a "rabbit hole" opening up.⁠

👇 Which of these responses is your favorite? Or do you have one of your own? Let’s hear them!⁠

Want to learn more? Check out The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#OCDRecovery #MentalCompulsions #ERPtherapy #ExposureAndResponsePrevention #PureOCD #OCDSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthTips #MindfulnessTools #AnxietyRelief #OverthinkingHelp #SelfHelpQuotes #HealingJourney #PsychologyToday #MentalHealthMatters #IntrusiveThoughts #MindsetMatters #BreakTheCycle #MentalHealthCommunity
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Get out of your head and into your feet. 👣🌳⁠
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When anxiety is running at 100mph, sitting still to "just breathe" can seem inaccessible. Enter: Mindful Walking. This isn't about hitting a step count or reaching a destination. It’s about turning a simple walk into a sensory anchor. Next time you feel the "mental swirl" taking over, try this:⁠
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The Heel-to-Toe: Feel the specific roll of your foot, from the heel hitting the pavement to the push-off from your toes.⁠
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The Texture: Notice the difference in sensation between walking on grass, gravel, or hardwood.⁠
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The Environment: What does the air feel like on your skin? What are three specific sounds you can hear right now?⁠
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By shifting your attention to these physical sensations, you are gently pulling your brain out of rumination mode and back into the present moment. You aren't fighting your thoughts; you're just giving your awareness a more interesting place to land. ☁️✨⁠
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SAVE this post for the next time you're 50 miles ahead of yourself. 💾⁠
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👇 Do you prefer sitting meditation or "moving" mindfulness like walking? Let’s chat in the comments!⁠
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😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
⁠
🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#MindfulWalking #GroundingTechniques #MindfulnessPractice #PresentMoment #MindfulLiving #Grounding #AnxietyHacks #LivingwithAnxiety #LivingwithOCD #OCDTips #MentalHealthSupport #OvercomingAnxiety #HealingJourney #AnxietyAwareness #MentalWellbeing #SlowDown #PsychologyTips

Get out of your head and into your feet. 👣🌳⁠

When anxiety is running at 100mph, sitting still to "just breathe" can seem inaccessible. Enter: Mindful Walking. This isn`t about hitting a step count or reaching a destination. It’s about turning a simple walk into a sensory anchor. Next time you feel the "mental swirl" taking over, try this:⁠

The Heel-to-Toe: Feel the specific roll of your foot, from the heel hitting the pavement to the push-off from your toes.⁠

The Texture: Notice the difference in sensation between walking on grass, gravel, or hardwood.⁠

The Environment: What does the air feel like on your skin? What are three specific sounds you can hear right now?⁠

By shifting your attention to these physical sensations, you are gently pulling your brain out of rumination mode and back into the present moment. You aren`t fighting your thoughts; you`re just giving your awareness a more interesting place to land. ☁️✨⁠

SAVE this post for the next time you`re 50 miles ahead of yourself. 💾⁠

👇 Do you prefer sitting meditation or "moving" mindfulness like walking? Let’s chat in the comments!⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#MindfulWalking #GroundingTechniques #MindfulnessPractice #PresentMoment #MindfulLiving #Grounding #AnxietyHacks #LivingwithAnxiety #LivingwithOCD #OCDTips #MentalHealthSupport #OvercomingAnxiety #HealingJourney #AnxietyAwareness #MentalWellbeing #SlowDown #PsychologyTips
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Anxiety often distracts us from our "why." ⚓️⁠
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When we’re in the thick of a panic spiral or a high-anxiety day, our brain switches to survival mode. Its only goal is to get us away from the perceived threat, even if that comes at the expense of what is most meaningful to us.⁠
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Revisiting your goals isn't about being productivity - it's about reclaiming your agency.⁠
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Reminding yourself of what truly matters to you, doesn’t make the anxiety disappear, but it gives you a reason to keep moving forward while carrying the discomfort along for the ride.⁠
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What is one goal that keeps you going, even when things feel scary?⁠
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😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
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🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthMatters #OvercomingAnxiety #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #WellnessJourney #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #IntentionSetting #GrowthMindset #GoalGetter #OCDRecovery #HealingJourney #InnerWork #SelfCareDaily #MentalHealthAccount

Anxiety often distracts us from our "why." ⚓️⁠

When we’re in the thick of a panic spiral or a high-anxiety day, our brain switches to survival mode. Its only goal is to get us away from the perceived threat, even if that comes at the expense of what is most meaningful to us.⁠

Revisiting your goals isn`t about being productivity - it`s about reclaiming your agency.⁠

Reminding yourself of what truly matters to you, doesn’t make the anxiety disappear, but it gives you a reason to keep moving forward while carrying the discomfort along for the ride.⁠

What is one goal that keeps you going, even when things feel scary?⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthMatters #OvercomingAnxiety #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #WellnessJourney #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #IntentionSetting #GrowthMindset #GoalGetter #OCDRecovery #HealingJourney #InnerWork #SelfCareDaily #MentalHealthAccount
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OCD doesn’t always have a "look." 🧼🚪⁠
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When we think of OCD, we often think of hand-washing or door-checking. And while those are very real for many, OCD can also be completely invisible.⁠
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Sometimes, the compulsions are happening entirely inside your mind. 🧠⁠
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Rumination: Reviewing conversations over and over.⁠
Mental Rehearsal: Planning exactly what to say to avoid "messing up."⁠
Mental Debate: Trying to "prove" your intrusive thoughts wrong.⁠
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Because these are behaviors we actively engage in, we also have the power to disengage. You don’t have to be a slave to every thought that pops up. You can pivot your attention back to what actually matters.⁠
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👇 Have you ever struggled with "invisible" compulsions? Let's break the stigma in the comments.⁠
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Want to learn more? Check out my book The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.⁠
⁠
😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
⁠
🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#PureOCD #MentalCompulsions #OCDRecovery #OverthinkingHelp #Overthinking #MentalHealthAwareness #Rumination #IntrusiveThoughts #ERPtherapy #ACTtherapy #PsychologyTips #MindfulnessPractice #MentalHealthMatters #OCDSupport #BrainHealth #SelfAwareness #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy

OCD doesn’t always have a "look." 🧼🚪⁠

When we think of OCD, we often think of hand-washing or door-checking. And while those are very real for many, OCD can also be completely invisible.⁠

Sometimes, the compulsions are happening entirely inside your mind. 🧠⁠

Rumination: Reviewing conversations over and over.⁠
Mental Rehearsal: Planning exactly what to say to avoid "messing up."⁠
Mental Debate: Trying to "prove" your intrusive thoughts wrong.⁠

Because these are behaviors we actively engage in, we also have the power to disengage. You don’t have to be a slave to every thought that pops up. You can pivot your attention back to what actually matters.⁠

👇 Have you ever struggled with "invisible" compulsions? Let`s break the stigma in the comments.⁠

Want to learn more? Check out my book The Mental Compulsions Workbook for OCD.⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#PureOCD #MentalCompulsions #OCDRecovery #OverthinkingHelp #Overthinking #MentalHealthAwareness #Rumination #IntrusiveThoughts #ERPtherapy #ACTtherapy #PsychologyTips #MindfulnessPractice #MentalHealthMatters #OCDSupport #BrainHealth #SelfAwareness #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy
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Acceptance is NOT a white flag. 🏳️⁠
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We often mistake "acceptance" for "resignation." We think that if we accept our current sadness, intrusive thoughts, or anxiety, we are essentially saying, "This is my life now, and it’s never going to change."⁠
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But true acceptance is actually much more radical than that.⁠
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It’s the simple, honest acknowledgment of the present moment: "Right now, this is what I am feeling." By stopping the war against your thoughts and emotions, you are left with just the experience without the war. You also free up the energy you need to move forward. ⁠
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Resignation is heavy and permanent; acceptance is fluid and temporary. You aren't agreeing to feel this way forever, you're just agreeing to stop fighting the reality of right now.⁠
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Remember: You don’t have to like the thought or the feeling to accept that it’s there.⁠
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Does the word "acceptance" ever feel like "giving up" to you? How do you practice being okay with not being okay today? ⁠
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👇 Let’s talk about it!⁠
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😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠
⁠
🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠
⁠
▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠
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#OCDRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #IntrusiveThoughts #HealingJourney #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthMatters #OCDSupport #MindfulnessPractice #MentalHealthQuotes #EndTheStigma #LivingwithAnxiety #EmotionalHealth

Acceptance is NOT a white flag. 🏳️⁠

We often mistake "acceptance" for "resignation." We think that if we accept our current sadness, intrusive thoughts, or anxiety, we are essentially saying, "This is my life now, and it’s never going to change."⁠

But true acceptance is actually much more radical than that.⁠

It’s the simple, honest acknowledgment of the present moment: "Right now, this is what I am feeling." By stopping the war against your thoughts and emotions, you are left with just the experience without the war. You also free up the energy you need to move forward. ⁠

Resignation is heavy and permanent; acceptance is fluid and temporary. You aren`t agreeing to feel this way forever, you`re just agreeing to stop fighting the reality of right now.⁠

Remember: You don’t have to like the thought or the feeling to accept that it’s there.⁠

Does the word "acceptance" ever feel like "giving up" to you? How do you practice being okay with not being okay today? ⁠

👇 Let’s talk about it!⁠

😌Follow @theobsessivemind to learn more about how mindfulness and CBT and ACT can support your mental health⁠

🛋️Interested in therapy? Contact The Center for the Obsessive Mind on our website (link in bio).⁠

▪️Content on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not personal advice or therapy. Speak with your licensed therapist before implementing content read online. ⁠

#OCDRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #IntrusiveThoughts #HealingJourney #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthMatters #OCDSupport #MindfulnessPractice #MentalHealthQuotes #EndTheStigma #LivingwithAnxiety #EmotionalHealth
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UTAH

Staff members at the Center for the Obsessive Mind offer therapy in the state of Utah. Since we offer online treatment, we work with people who live all across the Beehive State – from Salt Lake City and its suburbs, like West Jordan, Syracuse, Highland and Riverton, to Park City and St. George.

Clear turquoise waters in the Keys, one of the places where The Center for the Obsessive Mind practices psychotherapy for OCD, Anxiety & Eating Disorders in Florida.

FLORIDA

Therapists at the Center for the Obsessive Mind also offer treatment online in Florida. We see people from all corners of the Sunshine state. Whether you’re from Naples, Orlando, Miami, or Boca Raton, we can provide specialized remote counseling in your area.

The placid, clear waters of Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe, one part of Nevada where The Center for the Obsessive Mind offers therapy for OCD, Anxiety & Eating Disorders.

NEVADA

Therapists at the Center for the Obsessive Mind also practice teletherapy in Nevada. So if you’re seeking help in Glenbrook, Incline Village, Reno or Las Vegas, we offer specialized treatment online across the Silver State.

The Seven Sisters sea cliffs in Sussex, England, one international locale where The Center for the Obsessive Mind provides counseling.

INTERNATIONAL

In addition to all of the locations previously listed, the staff at the Center for the Obsessive Mind offer therapy in a number of countries internationally.

Cozy couch and computer: all you need for teletherapy and what your treatment with The Center for the Obsessive Mind could look like.

ONLINE

Online therapy isn’t right for everyone. An assessment must be done to determine if online therapy will meet for your needs. You can reach out here to learn more.

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Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is intended for informational and education purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for therapy. If you are interested in treatment, you can email us and we will happily provide you with more information.