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Accept uncertainty and embrace discomfort from "summary" of REWIRE YOUR OCD BRAIN by CATHERINE M. PITTMAN AND WILLIAM H. YOUNGS
This concept is about learning to live with uncertainty and discomfort, rather than constantly seeking to eliminate them. When you accept that uncertainty is a natural part of life, you can start to let go of the need for constant reassurance and certainty. This means allowing yourself to experience discomfort without trying to escape or avoid it. By embracing uncertainty and discomfort, you can begin to challenge the beliefs that underlie your OCD symptoms. Instead of trying to control everything around you, you can learn to tolerate ambiguity and accept that you can't always know for sure what will happen. This shift in mindset can help you break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions that keep you trapped in anxiety. When you sto...
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