Facing fears gradually from "summary" of The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD by Jon Hershfield,Tom Corboy
Facing fears gradually is a key principle in overcoming OCD. It involves approaching anxiety-provoking situations a little bit at a time, rather than trying to tackle them all at once. This gradual approach allows you to build up your tolerance to anxiety and fear, much like building up physical strength by lifting weights. When you face your fears gradually, you give yourself the opportunity to experience anxiety in a controlled way. This helps you learn that anxiety is not dangerous or harmful, even though it may feel uncomfortable. By gradually exposing yourself to feared situations, you can challenge your beliefs about the threat they pose. One way to face your fears gradually is through a technique called exposure and response prevention. This involves deliberately exposing yourself to feared situations or objects while refraining from engaging in compul...
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