The OCD Mind and Uncertainty | ACT

An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD, particularly as it relates to handling uncertainty and urges.

Our minds are wonderful problem-solving machines that are critical for life. But those mechanics can sometimes mislead and get us stuck. Those with OCD can free themselves from the compulsive loop of seeking certainty by increasing awareness, mindfulness, and other skills.

[axd]

What I hate most about having OCD is it latches on to the things you love, and prohibits you from pursuing your passions out of fear.

[LL-firr]

It took me years to realize the root cause of obsessive thoughts are a lack of confidence. It seems obvious now, but originally you just think to yourself "no, I'm just being careful about what I do." No, you're not being careful, you're being timid about your choices and it's time to grab life by the horns and realize you're an incredibly intelligent and dominating person and need to stop second guessing yourself!

[gdc]

It's very useful to clearly link uncertainty with compulsive thoughts and subsequent fusion and avoidance - thank you!

[colorwayyy]

what i hate about having OCD is that when i allow these thoughts to take over, they hurt or ruin the things i love or bring me joy.

[nickywalnuts]

I have ocd fear of schizophrenia. I think I’m gonna lose my marbles every day. I convince myself I’m going to have a delusion. After watching video on common delusions such as government controlling air supply, weather, someone spying on them, delusions of grandeur etc

[universale]

Conquering uncertainty equals salvation.

[ytaner]

I've had OCD for 6 years now, tried erp. but I worry about everything, im pretty much ready to call it a day, the only reason I don't is for my family. I don't know why im writing this, its not cause I actually want help. I just want to feel sorry for myself. much love.

[isag]

"Did I really understand it?"

[strattybingham]

I think the American Psychiatric Association has its heart in resolving the tensions that arise as sufferers experience them. Is ACT promoted by them, or are there other authoritative sources in the scientific community that promote the ERP-partner, ACT?

[amethyst]

It is not chronic 💀don’t mislead people