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If your brain won’t stop having a meeting about your thought, this one’s for you. You’ve probably heard a ton about compulsions like hand-washing, checking locks, or avoiding certain places. But what about the compulsions no one can see? The ones happening entirely in your head? Yep, I’m talking about mental compulsions such as rumination, […]

If you’re stuck in the loop of OCD or anxiety, chances are you’ve been told to try all the things: therapy, journaling, mindfulness, “just breathe.” But here’s the truth: you’re not broken, you’re overcomplicating. OCD and anxiety recovery isn’t about throwing a million coping skills at the wall and hoping something sticks. It’s about focusing […]