My Experiences

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    Theory A/Theory B: Reacting to Intrusive Thoughts, Part 2

    Introduction & Disclaimer: Firstly I will say that I am feeling more out of my depth for this article than for the others I have done so far. As such, I would like you to bear in mind that these are my personal experiences of how I personally understood and used Theory A/Theory B, rather than an expert and/or medical opinion. I am not convinced that I did it correctly,…

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    Intrusive Thoughts (Part 2):

    In the previous part, I started to talk about what intrusive thoughts are, what types I have, what they mean (or rather, don’t mean), what can trigger them, and how they can make me feel. In this part, I will mainly be focusing on those thoughts that lead me to doubt my morality. I will also start to talk about how I was responding to them and the effect that…

  • My Experiences - About OCD

    Intrusive Thoughts (Part 1):

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not serve as medical advice. For more information read the site’s disclaimer.  What are Intrusive Thoughts?  At their most basic, I would describe Intrusive Thoughts as being involuntary, unwanted thoughts that I am unable to control. Basically, I have them whether I want to or not (which, to be clear, I’d rather not).   Before my mind kicks into gear…