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I have pure ocd and i spend a lot of time searching online for answers. is that a form of a mental reassurance compulsion? it's time consuming.
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Yes! : It likely increases your anxiety and in these cases I suggest my patients stop surfing the Internet.. A firm of response prevention.
Answered 1/28/2017
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