Is OCD doubt a legitimate concern? My article "From OCD Doubt to Determination: Navigating the Grey Area of Possibility and Probability" explores this question. https://t.co/oEsz7bHZVN
When I feel doubt because of #OCD, I remind myself to trust my senses and common sense. I understand that doubt is a manifestation of the disorder itself, rather than a reflection of who I am, which helps me stay grounded in the moment. #icbt
@dxdsxbd1059 Thank you for your response, and I apologise for the delayed reply. I see my #OCD as being in remission. If symptoms return, I have the therapy tools to maintain control. Trust your authentic self and recognise that OCD doubt isn’t rooted in reality.
When I had false memory #OCD, I thought I'd done something terrible. To ease my anxiety, I did compulsions, but the doubt remained. But after studying #ICBT, I realised the doubt was flawed from the start. I saw how compulsions weren't necessary, and over time, the doubt faded.
@cattyrah Yes, but it comes with client worksheets. A new book, "Resolving OCD: Volume 1", is now available. This is a self-help guide based on I-CBT. Volume 2 is also available. More info can be found at https://t.co/xyqNz4eLTd
Through my recovery from OCD, I realised an obsession is a construct of the mind, not a tangible reality that requires compulsions to prevent the imagined catastrophe. Do you agree? #ocd#icbt
@cattyrah Thanks for your response. It was after reading a book on Inference-Based Cognitive Therapy by F. Aardema & K. O'connor. It helped me understand being in a state of inferential confusion and to trust my senses and common sense.
Recognising that an OCD possibility is not a factual probability helped me see that compulsions are unwarranted. Without compulsions, they stopped reinforcing the imagined threat, as though the chance of it happening was real. #OCD#icbt
When I realised my #OCD doubt was inherently wrong, I understood that my uncertainty about it was insignificant. This helped me see that resolving doubt through compulsions was unnecessary, as something terrible wouldn't logically happen from feeling uncertain. #ocddoubt#icbt
One night in bed, I noticed the shadows in my dimly lit room and reflected on my #OCD. I realised that, like those intimidating shadows, my imagination magnified my fears. I've learned to focus more on reality rather than imagined uncertainties. Does this resonate with you? #ICBT
@henryjwright Hi, thanks for your response. I can identify with how OCD takes up so much energy. Yes, I think once we see that compulsions are not the solution, it enables us to stay out of that pretend world.
When my OCD was severe, I often sought answers without using rational thought, relying instead on compulsions that I believed would solve my problems. The real issue was my difficulty in distinguishing between reality and imagination. Does this sound familiar? #OCD#ICBT#ERP