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Challenge negative selftalk and perfectionism from "summary" of REWIRE YOUR OCD BRAIN by CATHERINE M. PITTMAN AND WILLIAM H. YOUNGS
Perfectionism can be a significant contributor to OCD symptoms. When you hold yourself to impossibly high standards, it can lead to a constant sense of failure and inadequacy. Negative self-talk plays a crucial role in perpetuating this cycle. When you constantly criticize yourself and focus on your flaws, it reinforces the belief that you are not good enough. This negative self-talk can fuel perfectionism by creating an unattainable standard of excellence that you feel compelled to meet. Challenging negative self-talk and perfectionism is an essential step in overcoming OCD. It involves recognizing when you are engaging in self-critical thoughts and actively challenging them. Instead of accepting these thoughts as truths, question their validity. Are they based on evidence, or are they distorted by irrational beliefs? By challenging negative self-talk, you can begin to reframe your thoughts in a more realistic and compassionate way. P...
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