OCD Workbook by Bruce Hyman

OCD Workbook by Bruce Hyman

Author:Bruce Hyman
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781608821419
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications


The Anatomy of Horrific Thoughts

Primarily obsessional OCD begins with an intrusive, distressing thought that the person appraises in a particularly negative way. In the person’s mind, the thought is experienced as having the same reality or importance as an action. As a result, the person attempts to avoid or suppress the thought. This leads to various overcontrol strategies to reduce anxiety, including mental rituals. While these strategies may reduce discomfort, the effect is only temporary, and then the cycle begins again. The following figure depicts the overall process, which we’ll explain in detail in the following sections.



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