And How to Deal With Them

[@jenfox5870]

You’re always so detailed, Sam. These videos are so helpful giving us more insight on recovery.

[@samwilliams837]

Thank you, I'm glad you find them helpful :)

[@xeniamoore3446]

I agree Jen! He’s so very helpful in explaining the recovery process, so grateful for you Sam!

[@samwilliams837]

@@xeniamoore3446 thank you!

[@Shailalalala]

i've been working on my recovery in different ways lately but when i was at my lowest your videos really helped me. thank you for doing what you do!

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

We are glad to hear that!

[@samwilliams837]

You're welcome, there is HOPE! :)

[@Lisajordan168]

Sam this is fantastic! Actually made me feel very emotional to hear something I can finally resonate with so much. It's like a weight off my shoulders already, thank you! ❤🙌

[@samwilliams837]

You're welcome :)

[@DEVIL9999ish]

what you preach is very true

[@ChrisSauvé-s2l]

Excellent video !

[@samwilliams837]

Thanks!

[@rach940]

An excellent video, thank you

[@samwilliams837]

Thanks, you're welcome!

[@Manrob-qc6lp]

The thoughts at intimacy were brutal. Now If they pop up, I just say to myself, “thanks for the thought!”

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

Hey Manrob - We want to be careful with that too. Recovery doesn't require neutralizing mantras, try and let it be there with zero response.

[@samwilliams837]

A deeper level of acceptance and a further change of relationship with the thought will be required to fully get under this. Acceptance isn't agreement!

[@Manrob-qc6lp]

@ thanks Sam! The acceptance is not agreement is what I need to work on.

[@samwilliams837]

@@Manrob-qc6lp yes for sure, this takes time! Best to go through this in 1-1 calls.

[@thisismyinternetname]

Thanks Sam!

[@samwilliams837]

You're welcome!

[@annquinn6780]

Very helpful . Thankyou .

[@samwilliams837]

You're welcome!

[@justmadeit2]

That ocd jingle at the start in every video gives me a bit of a breakdown 😬

[@mihneadorobat5212]

Thanks for the vid, Sam! Would you say all engagement with the thoughts has to stop? Cuz when i'm responding to them i'm doing so in a rational manner, like for example: *Intrusive memory comes in* then me: "I'd rather not think about this but i'll allow it". Even this kind of internal dialogue has to stop? Because i dont know if it classifies as automathic rumination or not

[@rinaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Yes try to stop everything

[@rinaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

The purpose is to not respond as much you can whetever the way is

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

Yes, OCD recovery is not about responding back and telling yourself stuff in the moment

[@Perthbushscenes]

👏

[@azeri10]

Okay, let's not fight the thoughts that come to our minds, but how do we fight anxiety?

[@OCDrecoveryNick]

By not fighting and changing beliefs/ behaviors.