Challenging OCD beliefs from "summary" of The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD by Jon Hershfield,Tom Corboy
When we talk about challenging OCD beliefs, we're referring to the process of questioning the accuracy and validity of the obsessive thoughts that fuel your compulsions. This involves challenging the core assumption that your thoughts are true and that acting on them is necessary to prevent harm. To begin challenging OCD beliefs, you first need to recognize the difference between a thought and a fact. Just because you think something doesn't make it true. Thoughts are mental events that come and go, whereas facts are objective truths that can be verified with evidence. One effective strategy for challenging OCD beliefs is to gather evidence that supports or refutes your obsessive thoughts. This involves examining the facts and considering alternative explanations for why you mi...
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