How to Mindfully Observe Intrusive Thoughts (Metaphors for OCD)

LOA Webzine · July 13, 2019

“Let the intrusive thoughts just be?” “Don’t object to the scary things going through my head?”

Yes, you heard your therapist correctly.

Think about a beach ball: if you push it down under water, it pops right back up. Thoughts that you resist only persist. So how can you be aware of your thoughts, resisting the urge to fight them?

If you have 5 minutes, watch this video…

OCD3: OCD Metaphors

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How to Mindfully Observe Intrusive Thoughts (Metaphors for OCD)

OCD3: OCD Metaphors

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