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I have mild ocd. don't wish to see the doc for fear of social stigma here in india. pls suggest some cognitive behavioural therapy to practice at home?

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Dr. Barbara Srur answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use your brain....: You can never get rid of a thought by resisting it. For example, if i tell you "you can think of whatever you want, but not an elephant" most people will way that the elephant remained. A few stated something like, "i thought of a pink flamingo". So once you know the receptive, intrusive thought, label it "that is my ocd", a medical issue in my brain, and actively focus on something else.

Answered 5/13/2016

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CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). You work with a mental health counselor (psychotherapist or therapist) in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

Answered 12/28/2020

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