Posted by Marie416 on May 10, 2002, at 11:21:50
In reply to Re: Controlling intrusive thoughts jannelle, posted by omega man on May 9, 2002, at 22:43:47
Wow, does that ring true for me too re: "it's yourself you hear". I got a great book called "BrainLock". I highly recommend it for people suffering from OCD. A lot of information is out there for compulsiveness. I think that's more concrete for therapists. I never found a therapist good with the obsessional part although I am sure they're out there. Intrusive thoughts are difficult to control, it's learning to not try to control them that helps a lot. If it's really bad, try some SSRI. Luvox helped me years ago. I was so bad off when I started it and 1 year in behavior/cognitive therapy was not helping. Luvox took the edge of and helped me use the book more and over time I ended the medication. I think it's easiest to "control" intrusive thoughts when you don't care if you have them, the power you give them when you get upset over it fuels them even more. Finding an activity you can completely absorb yourself in is also helpful. Good luck
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