An OCD-Taming Attitude: Making OCD Pass Out

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but OCD cops quite an arrogant, demeaning, and unforgiving attitude when it’s screaming at you to do its biding. That’s part of how it gets you to do what it wants.

Have you ever thought about taking that same attitude with your OCD to get it to do what you want?

Watch this video to see how and why I decided to approach ERP therapy with gusto. This is the story of my first ERP practice session as part of Dr. Reid Wilson’s 2-Day OCD treatment group. I embrace a whole new attitude toward my disorder that helps me turn my life around.

You can also read this story from Fred on pages 172-175.

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These blog posts are educational and aren’t a substitute for therapy. If you have OCD, I encourage you to work with a therapist trained in ERP. The IOCDF Treatment Provider Database is a good place to start your search.

ERP therapy for OCD in metro Atlanta, GA

If you’re looking for ERP therapy for OCD treatment in Marietta, GA or other suburbs surrounding Atlanta, GA, go to Contact Shala to see if I’m accepting new clients for my wait list. I also announce when my wait list is open in my newsletter.

There isn’t one right way to do OCD recovery. You’re allowed to give yourself time and space to find a path that helps you bring meaning and joy back into your life. 

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