Stop INTRUSIVE Thoughts: Pure O OCD

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

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[@Eloise958]

I have difficulty controlling my thoughts and my anxiety is overwhelming these days. I often feel like no solution is going to work for me to get through what I am living, but your videos really give me hope and help me getting through my existential crisis one step at a time. Thank you so much xx

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am glad that the videos are helping even in a small way. Thank you for your comment.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Eloise, If negative thoughts affects physical health then visit a psychologist. Practicals are needed to reprogramme your min d. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Be as still as possible. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Patience is needed. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. Positive affirmations for 5-10 minutes before sleep also gives quick relief. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@edustudy5095]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy hi thanks for your videos. It helping me a lot. Should I also take medicines with the therapy for pure o ocd which I am suffering from past 15 years

[@samia6888]

How are you now?

[@traceywright4948]

I’m going through peri menopause and the OCD is at its worst. I rarely lose hope but it’s really wearing me down.

[@ImComiz]

Thank you so much, I'm living in a nightmare right now. Things will get better!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You got this!

[@NJcoots]

@Nino Sokrivo classic intrusive thought. Everyone has them. Let it go. It’s not the true you

[@isabellawillberg3872]

How have you been?

[@NJcoots]

@@isabellawillberg3872 I’m not too bad this week. Thinking more clearly

[@DYSTOPIAN-et8rx]

May i ask what’s your ocd theme ?

[@jeffreyzie]

That “move on” I feel like is gonna help with time. Thanks so much for sharing these gems

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome. 🙏😊

[@akashagarwal3930]

Words can't explain how much this video benefitted me and helps me identifying my intrusive thoughts and how should I respond to them. While watching the video it feels like I'm sitting in front of you and you are my therapist. You are amazing.❤️more power to you 🥰

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad it helped you.

[@teleprompt]

Paige, thank you for this video. My fear has been at any moment in time, I could cause harm to someone or do something wrong. I have struggled with OCD for a long time and you've given me techniques to help deal with it.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Bobby. I am so happy you find it helpful.

[@TheSteelHeathen]

Bless you, Paige. You make my overthinking mind feel normal, and you make me feel not so alone by how accurately you describe the symptoms, thoughts and feelings associated with the intrusive chatter. Love from Aus.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, George.

[@The0riginalname]

Thank you for this. I am gripped by being worried about things that could happen, but are very very unlikely. It feels good to see that others have these worries, fight them, and win. You're doing amazing work.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, Jacob. If you ever need help, I have resources for Pure O OCD here: www.paigepradko.com/resources

[@shellsoto1771]

Your speaking right at me, everything you have said is exactly what I’m going through. Thank you for your videos

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Intrusive thoughts can be so frustrating. I hope the video helps.

[@sameshajones1126]

Same here 🙏🏽

[@valeriefloccari4080]

when you said « can you feel your feet on the ground » i literally gasped, i feel like i havent felt my feet on the ground in years

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I hope that insight helps you to shift your attention to the present moment instead of feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts.

[@viaumo]

Thank you so much!! I'm from Brazil and There is so little information about pure O / harm OCD in portuguese, now i'm looking for information in english, read the book Overcoming Intrusive Toughts and now found your channel, it's been very helpful. You're doing a great job, helping fellows from all over the world!

[@HigorMatos]

Olá. Vá no canal do Antônio ( TOC Nunca Mais). Ele tem ajudado seriamente muitas pessoas a se curarem do TOC. Certeza que você vai realmente amar e começar a acompanhar tudo lá! Vc vai se curar!!

[@tessleroy5313]

I think I have found my new therapist. I like how you mentioned Claire Weeks. I’m currently reading “ Complete Self Help for Your Nerves “. Thank you Paige

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That’s awesome! I love Claire Weeks! Welcome to my channel!

[@cindycarter4850]

Claire Weeks saved my life many years ago.

[@evanpennington1130]

Thank you… it’s simple but such an important trick, for the longest time I thought I had Chronic fatigue syndrome and Minor Panic Disorder but it was all caused from intrusive thoughts. I built it over a few years and I’m on the path of rewiring so I can claim back my life and confidence.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Good for you, Evan. It is a process and we improve as we practice. Thank you for sharing.

[@Michael-mx3cp]

Your smile and words are so comforting. This is my first video after subscribing to your channel. You speak of techniques similar to Mindfulness, being present in the moment. Observing with all my senses what is immediately around me. 'Living in the present' not reflecting back or holding on to thoughts that could ruminate in the brain and body. Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful to share these wonderful techniques during such a stressful time for all humanity. If your ever in Colorado I would enjoy sharing a cup of tea-

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That sounds so nice. Thank you.❤️

[@caroldoherty]

Hi everyone.......I had pure o for 30 years and I'm recovered......mainly by the principles this good lady advocates. Stick with CBT principals also. I know your pain but there is hope for recovery. God bless x

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for being an advocate for CBT, Carol. I appreciate it.🙏❤️

[@jacob_6281]

Absolutely awesome. Thank you Paige! Looking forward to implementing this strategy into my thought-life as I go about my day. 🙌

[@MB-zy4cm]

New subscriber from Northern Ireland ☘️🍀☘️🍀 !

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Welcome to my channel! I hope you like it!

[@hollyw378]

Wow- this was such a wonderful video! I've struggled with Pure O OCD for a couple years (ramped up postpartum) & this made me so emotional, in the best way. Gave me a sense of hope! Thank you!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad you liked it and it gave you hope. ❤️

[@mohamedbounaaja4053]

Iam suffering from pure O for more than 40 years thanks for your vidio.its helpful.

[@Ukasha87]

@@mohamedbounaaja4053 me suffering for the last 25 years

[@Ukasha87]

@@mohamedbounaaja4053 how u aage

[@truckguyjoe]

Thank you for posting these videos, my father has been in rehab for an opioid addiction as well as a gambling habit. Everything got worse when my mother passed away 12-5-19. He's really gone downhill and I've been obsessed with trying to get him clean, off the pills, detoxed, out of the casinos, and help him get treatment for his anxiety and depression over losing my mom. I've been fixated on it and it's affecting my daily life and marriage. It's hard for me to tune out my thoughts and try to enjoy life. I am constantly worrying about him. I've been watching these videos to try and overcome the catastrophizing and obsessive negative thoughts.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That sounds horrible, I am so sorry you are going through that and I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I went through something similar with my brother. Unfortunately, we cannot save people from themselves. We can love them, be emotionally supportive, but, when they begin to affect your life and your marriage and your sleep, you have to backup and set some boundaries for yourself. Sometimes you have to let go altogether. Your life and your marriage is under your control. Your dad’s behaviors are not under your control. Let your dad know that you love him, you do not want him to destroy himself, but, you have to work on regaining your mental health and work on your marriage. I wish you the best. I know how painful it is to watch someone you love destroy themselves.

[@Stella-xf8fi]

I - identify the intrusive thoughts A - allow and accept the thought. Allow the thoughts to exist. M - connect to the Moment. Notice the chatter in our brain, bring back to the present moment. Instead of the what if’s, think of the what is. Use senses and grounding techniques. Moving on - move onto whatever I was doing before the thought.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Nice summary 🙏❤️

[@Stella-xf8fi]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thanks so much! this comment was mainly for myself to take notes. I will be using this method from now on. Does this work for intrusive feelings as well?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, absolutely. If you catch yourself mentally checking on your emotions (a compulsion itself), (I) Identify that mental activity as OCD. We do not engage when we identify something as OCD. Then, (A) allow the emotion to be there, whatever it is, and (M) focus on and moment, whatever you are doing and move on. It is a slow deliberate process at first, but, the more you repeat it, the faster and easier it becomes.

[@Stella-xf8fi]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you! you’re so amazing for giving us free ocd tips.. therapy can be so so expensive and I never actually learned this through therapy either!

[@kirkiecookie]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy what to do if the emotion comes right back after?

[@ejoldman]

Hi Paige. I have always been a worrier, I worry about everything, stomache churning fear. Lately a member of my family has become embroiled in issues outside his direct control and is ill with worry. Something I recognise. In trying to help him, I started watching your videos and found so much down to earth good advice, I am making progress to reduced my own anxieties and am now encouraging him and his partner, who recently took a large overdose to solve her problems, to follow your channel and get the relief you have given me. I cannot thank you enough for your calming guidance

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you E J. I hope the videos help you and your family member. 🙏🏼❤️

[@chelseacastaing201]

thank you so much for this. I've been struggling for so long recently and just by listening to this method I can tell this will definitely help me in the future.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so happy to hear that, Chelsea. 😊

[@CombatDiva19]

You are a Blessing. Thank you for what you do!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you 🙏

[@cptsanjay]

Awesome help for OCD sufferers. One of the best video i viewed on this topic. Thank you.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. I appreciate it. ❤️

[@melissataylor8841]

Thank you so much for making these videos! You’re helping so many people who feel hopeless and helpless. 💜

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you Melissa 🙏❤️

[@kirkiecookie]

@paige THANK YOU for this fantastic video. I have had difficulty finding the right resources on Pure O specifically with mental rumination. I'm a big "checker" and go through really ridiculous and illogical lists in my head all day....I am going to tryout your IAM technique and appreciate you sharing it. You deserve way more followers! Loved the video and your energy. You seem like a great person. Thanks for helping others with this confusing disorder...

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome, Amanda. I am glad I can be helpful. Please feel free to send me a message on PaigePradko.com if I can be more helpful.

[@Metaphyical0samak]

I am grateful. Enough is enough for me. Overcoming my shame so i can express my wants,needs, feelings, and opinions without feeling shame or guilty afterwards

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

YES! Good for you. We all need to push through shame and express ourselves. Speaking up and sharing dissolves the shame. ❤️

[@gregthomas82]

Healing The Whole Self God led me through a journey of healing through the guidance of His Word. I now live free from crippling anxiety, panic disorder, suicidal depression and OCD. God was faithful to renew my mind, restore my hope and grant me the peace I desperately prayed for. Through this God-led journey, I learned a lot about our minds, our emotions, our spirits and our physical bodies, and I slowly began to discover truths that were key to my freedom. I soon understood that healing an anxiety disorder was not just a physical problem fixed by medication, nor a spiritual problem healed by prayer, nor a mental issue prevented by therapy. It was not any one of the above, but rather all of the above. Each part of our being is interconnected-completely dependent on each other and affected by our actions. When I began to take all aspects of myself seriously, nurturing it all, I began to see the greatest breakthrough in healing I ever had. God needed my body whole, my mind whole and my spirit whole. Why? Because he loves all of me! Adapted from the book Fearless in 21 Days: A Survivor’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Sarah E. Ball.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for sharing

[@caramelunicorn8023]

Thank you. I experienced an intrusive thought while watching this, but yes I think because I was busy engaging with the video, it distracted me from the thought, even though my body tends to jolt upward automatically when it happens.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry that you have intrusive thoughts. I truly hope the video helps you. Thank you for commenting.

[@BeingBetter]

I love your channel Paige. Thank you for giving your time and filming this needed mental health education. Thought allowing helped me overcome my nightmares. I no longer have intrusive thoughts. Earlier last year I daily had intrusive thoughts. Not anymore. The key is to stop labeling and obsessing over my own thoughts. I have bipolar 1 and I must remind myself to take breaks from driving exposure. This week I'll be unable to drive. That's ok. My mania needs to come down first.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I love your explanation of “thought allowing”. That is so key. I hope you feel better and practice self compassion this week. ❤️

[@jorgedlt7411]

Thank you, I’m waiting to make it to therapy tomorrow and this technique is helping already. it takes strength to even ask the right questions or book the appointment, but I know desperately avoiding my intrusive thoughts has destroyed my enjoyment of life and so it’s time to try something new. Thanks again, I’ve already done this technique twice while writing this comment and I think I’ll finally be able to fall asleep.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for leaving a comment, Jorge. Sometimes people use this technique over and over again. It gets easier. I wish you the best in therapy.

[@jamesstark6865]

I am so thankful to you for making these. I suffer from this and now my child is too. You are truly making a positive difference in our lives.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for sharing that, James. That is very motivating for me to know that. 🙏❤️

[@Joethebro101]

Thanks Paige. Got it down to a simple science. Identify, allow, moment=moving on!🌹

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Wonderful! I am a fan of keeping it simple!

[@ananddayal1631]

I really appreciate your help, Ma'am.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you.

[@camlynssillyshow773]

I'm very thankful for your videos. They've been life changing for me.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so happy you find them helpful!

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you for this. I went though a traumatic experience a couple of years ago. I learned about this thing called the amygdala in therapy afterwards. When it flips it runs riot and causes so much chaos with my thoughts. I have been working on grounding myself. So I.A.M. is another tool to use. Thank you so much

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re so welcome ❤️

[@johnoconnell3139]

I must thank you I get so much positivity from your videos and it just grounds me

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, John. That makes me feel great that my videos have that impact on you. 🙏❤️

[@cindybohl9003]

I'm so grateful that you do these videos. Thank you.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You are so welcome. 🙏😊

[@douglasford5904]

Thank you so much for your videos. I just started listening to you last week, and will continue to listen and probably re-listen. Your insights and advice are personalized and spoken with a kind, relaxing voice. Great stuff!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. I am glad you find them helpful.

[@mystkalalchemy]

You are a total ANGEL for this!!🙏🏽💯🌻

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

🙏❤️ Thank you

[@davidjenkins8171]

My fears aren’t really about hurting other or anything. It’s more like “I hope (insert bad thing) happens” or “I’m evil and am happy this bad thing happened” or like I hearing something and an inuendo forms that is very in appropriate about my infant nephew who id never ever touch or hurt. It’s wild. I’m almost 25, recently engaged, and was really looking forward to life. It just feels like every single thought I have is intrusive and this only started 5 days ago. Before this, to be fair, I was obsessed with the idea of having cancer for 2 years but it was MUCH more mild than this. I really don’t know where to go. It feels like it’s taking “the moment” away for me. When I try to move on, another intrusive thought pops in.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi David. I am sorry that you are having these intrusive thoughts. It’s like your brain is playing an imaginary game with you…let’s try to see what thought will be the most horrible thought that will really scare David this time. It is all OCD…and not you, David. If you ever are interested in learning how to do ERP for these thoughts, I have developed a course that is highly effective. I teach you step by step what to do, and I cover 18 different subtypes of OCD and Pure 0 and give you specific examples on what to do. Here is a link if you are interested in learning more: www.paigepradko.com/ocd.

[@Olasdelmar]

Your videos are amazing and I like the fact that you mention Claire Weekes!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes…I am so inspired by her. 🙏❤️

[@dookyt6439]

💙 So happy to hear from you again. 🙃

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. You too ❤️

[@MD-bd7zg]

Man, your videos are so helping

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad. Thank you.

[@samiulkabir2933]

Your therapy content is always helpful for me 🥰

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Glad to hear that. 🙏❤️

[@machobaba6882]

Dammmn this is the best response in that moment ....I used to walk 4 hours continually with same thought and making it more difficult and puzzled rather than leaving it.....

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

So glad you like the I. A.M. method. It’s my favorite! 😊

[@mimi1283]

Hello, thank you for this technique, it is actually helping me. I don't know if I have OCD but I do have a recurring thought distressing me every day. I've tried so hard to prove it wrong sometimes I'm just so confused I can't tell if it's lying to me or not (although I know it has). This anxiety is trying to make everything about my day relate to it and questioning my very sense of self and it's a nightmare. But by using this technique, I can find a sense of calm. I still have a hard time accepting uncertainty and fall into engaging with it again, but I will continue trying :) Thank you

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for sharing, Mimi. There will be many, many people that will relate to what you shared about your intrusive thought. I am so glad the I. A.M. technique is helping you. It can be helpful for intrusive thoughts, worries and anxiety in general. 🙏❤️

[@stormiewilliams243]

This is perfectly what I needed this morning. Thank you so much.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome 🙏❤️

[@ep4801]

This actually helped me. I got some sleep for the first time in a long time!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That’s wonderful ❤️

[@Joethebro101]

Great video. Instead of ERP I use ARP-allowance and response prevention. The exposure is already built in to the obsession. I allow the thoughts and don’t do the physical or mental compulsions.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes, I love that.

[@larrydell8952]

Another great video you are helping a great number of people

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you, Larry. That is what motivates me. 🙏😊

[@arjunmrao4039]

Beautiful Video .. The logic principles here are very very well explained .. feed it and it grows , don't feed it and it unwinds shrinks and thereby you heal and become normal .. Awesome madam .. Thank You .. Arjun ..

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so glad you liked it. 🙏❤️

[@onefrequencydown]

This is great, excellent 👌 Thank You

[@Ohhhwehere]

thank you for this 😊 yea it helps ❤

[@PrincessSelena7]

You explain this so well. Thank you

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thanks Ashley. Glad I am understandable. 🙏😊

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

I deal with intrusive thoughts by playing through the whole scenario in my head. Example: if I jump off that cliff I may or may not die. If not, I will spend the rest of my life on a feeding tube in a care home". No, don't want that. Thought over. I have a very creative mind.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Patricia. I just noticed that I never responded to your comment. One treatment for these intrusive thoughts is actually answering our own “what if” questions very directly. It kind of jolts our brain. I like that you take advantage of the creative powers of your brain.

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Ma Ka Hiki Hou ( Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year😊🌴🌴🌴

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Happy Holidays to you as well. ❤️

[@Angie_bae]

In the moment if you’re depressed you’re going to have depressing thoughts. Time to be free and happy and move on with your life and be YOU

[@IndieBassJA26]

I second that. I’m being positive and I overall love the direction I’m heading in. School, healthy-ish lifestyle, running, real estate entrepreneur; I genuinely am excited for my future. But I can’t shake these existential intrusive thoughts which eventually lead me to S thoughts. Even saying I’m having those thoughts scares me a ton and it hurts me. Sorry for rambling.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

😊

[@eboory]

I don't know why I get scared of my own thoughts. Especially in the evening. I can get a thought like a bear might attack me. And although there are no bears in my country at all. And I know it and I'm sure that it can't happen. I'm still scared and I have to check and I'm anxious. And every little sound scares me.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes. I understand. It happens to me sometimes if I see something on tv that scares me. Eventhough we logically know that we are safe, our brains can have a scary thought and it can activate our nervous system. When that happens it is uncomfortable, but, if we react with more anxious thoughts, the anxiety symptoms will get worse. I do a very weird thing where I take the scary image and imagine myself holding hands with it and dancing in a circle and laughing with it. It is easy to do that with a bear. In my imagination, I am trying to give my brain the idea that I accept and I am friends with the scary thought. It is amazing that the anxiety symptoms die down when I do that. Another idea is to remind your brain where you are and that you are safe.

[@eboory]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thanks. I will do as you advise🙂.

[@sameshajones1126]

@Paige Pradko this is exactly what happened to me. I always had a fear of heights, But I worked on the third floor at work for years never had a problem. Recently I was feeling so overwhelmed, I have 3 children Including 6 months old. A month ago I got the intrusive thought to jump off the balcony, I was confused of where this coming from. I never want to hurt myself. Now I’m scared to go anywhere with high buildings, etc. I don’t want to give up my job.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry you experienced that Samesha. I hope this technique helps you.

[@sameshajones1126]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy thankyou

[@iloveewee]

Something Wilson Reid says is that it's not about the thought but the zap and doubt you feel. That's the part we reject.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Yes…absolutely! Thanks for sharing. 🙏❤️

[@emmamackt]

as a trainee therapist - these videos are so helpful - thank you!!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you. I am so happy they are helpful 🙏😊

[@matayagreen2414]

Omg thanks for explaining everything now I know what's going on

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@thepriest7268]

Mam, I cant even you in person for your videos. I live in a third world country & applying your videos have calmed down my anxiety & OCD to a great extent. Now I'm off anxiety medication, but I still am going through tapered dosage of a SNRI which my psych is going to stop giving very soon as she's happy with my progress. 🙏🙏

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi. That’s so wonderful to hear. Congratulations for all of your work and progress! ❤️

[@Tamara-u4z]

U r a alsome person. I absolutely love listening to you . I have OCD panic attacks lot's thinking thoughts unwanted big time stress anxiety aniexous sweats day in and nights. I have have learned a lot from listening to u . Thank u so much u so much. 😊

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for such a compliment. I am happy if my videos have helped you.

[@babsfreeman9354]

excellent resource and well explained - have shared it with my clients - thank you.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@andynuup]

Your channel is gorgeous. Thank you!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏❤️

[@kunalthakur5767]

I have been dealing with GAD and OCD since 2 years . I am not on medications though . I used to have panic attacks and used to be full of sweat on any anxiety episode but I dong face this anymore . Currently , I suffer continuous chatter in my head like analysis of any past thought ( which used to create anxiety ) and it changes after I finish thinking of one . I have many such thoughts pipelined since 2 years like fear of knife n as soon as I see it the whole history pops up in front of me n again I enter those loop of thoughts where it says I might hit someone or something with it but now I know I won't do it so it is of less significance . If this same thought pops up when I am already anxious thn it will create a series of racing thoughts which makes me restless n irritable , I try to create a distraction n move here and there till my anxiety goes down . I would say this is still manageable . I used ERP to get rid of this situation . Thanks to You😊 Although ,I need a solution to my most recent problem . I entered a loop of having a fear of any other mental illness like depression , bipolar etc . My mind forces me to think about it in any situation and forcibly create a thought of any symptom of any mental illness (for ex. It creates a thought that if I see someone behind me in the mirror thn I will be having Schizophrenia , my mind thn forcibly creates an image of someone there itself and tells me see you saw it now u will have schizophrenia and it increases my fear and anxiety) . Such episodes go on for days until a new one appears and I forget of the old one . Of late I I fear of getting depression these days ..I get muscle tension as usual n I get a sad feeling ...as soon as I get a low feeling .. thoughts pop up saying now u will have depression ... u have all the symptoms of depression ..like nothing will interest me now ..I will just be sad all the time .. I won't remain active ...I will also have suicidal thoughts .. I will lose interest in everything .. I won't be happy now etc etc ( these are the symptoms I read once on internet n are stuck in my head ) n I identify myself with those symptoms in that situation causing anxiety , restlessness n i actually start feeling depressed bcoz of all this in turn making me believe that m already in depression . It would be helpful if you spread some light on this . Thanks in advance !

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry that you are going through this struggle with your thoughts. Fearing that you may develop a mental illness is very common. This thought scares people. But, it is just a thought. I developed the I AM strategy to help people when they have thoughts that make them uncomfortable. The theme of the thought doesn’t matter, the treatment is always the same. Identify the thought as an intrusive, fearful thought, allow it to just be there without getting into a thought loop by arguing with it, connect to the moment you are living, and then move on to what you were doing before you had the thought.

[@carollingstone]

Hi Paige, just got diagnosed last November and it was both a relief and tragedy learning that Ive had it for years, which explains my odd behaviors in the past. The difficult thing for me right now is that I have comorbidity with mild depression. It’s so frustrating. There are days where Im okay and days where I feel overwhelmed. How can I know if Im recovering from the OCD so all I can treat is the depression? I feel stuck and it’s like OCD and depression are playing table tennis with me as the ball. 😞

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry, Carol. It is challenging to treat OCD and depression together. Most of the time, I hold off on ocd treatment until depression is manageable because ERP can be very taxing. I do recommend working with an OCD specialist, as they will be equipped to guide you through both. I hope you feel better.

[@samia6888]

How are you now

[@carollingstone]

@@samia6888 Hi! Never been better :) Went off meds a year ago and I must say that mindfulness and simply going with the flow of my thoughts, no matter how intrusive some may get, helped loads.

[@satyakanthmaddela3415]

I'm going to try those method. Please wish me good luck. It's been 20 years I'm fighting these thoughts. I always thought I figured it out how to think until the last one hit. I hope everyone is gong well. 🙂

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am sorry that you are dealing with unwanted thoughts. Should you be interested in more help, I have a detailed course that where I walk you through step-by-step on what to do. www.paigepradko.com/ocd

[@sebastianninzatti]

I had a fear of sending a lot of Money to a stranger instead of sending it to my mom. I know it is irrational and just a thought but sometimes it feels stronger than others. I Think it is because i get scared about lossing control over my actions

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Sebastian. I am so sorry that you are troubled by that thought. It sounds like you care about being very responsible. There are several choices of ERP treatment for intrusive thoughts including what I suggest on this video, or doing recorded scripts or staying with and tolerating the uncertainty of the thought. I have a whole playlist of treatment techniques for Pure O OCD on my playlist page if you would like to learn more. Your mother is fortunate to have such a caring son. ❤️

[@jordanhaynes9728]

this helped thank you x its just its hard to explain i feel at war with myself all the time, I feel responsible for the whole world that its all my fault, I know it isn't and I know I am not responsible but just all the bad in the world just bring me down. and I guess I get stuck on like what do I hope for for the world? all the people that exist or have existed what do I like hope for what I do with all this guilt and worry x for anyone reading this I hope you are well and stay strong:) any advice would be appreciated and please tell me what's on your mind if you wish again hope your well xx

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You are a wonderful, thoughtful person. Thank you for sharing your caring spirit with others.❤️

[@jordanhaynes9728]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy I'm still figuring stuff out I guess just I cannot stop feeling responsible for everything or everyone and it all gets to me I guess

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@jordanhaynes9728 If negative thoughts affects physical health then visit a psychologist. Heal yourself with determination. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Be as still as possible. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Patience is needed. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. Positive affirmations for 5-10 minutes before sleep also gives quick relief. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@jordanhaynes9728]

@@shyaaammeneen63 thank you for this xx I actually started Councilling xx couple months ago doing a bit better ❤

[@alicja1081]

Thank you Page. I have 2 questions - can you treat GAD the same as OCD? I don't know what I have, maybe both, I was always diagnosed with just severe anxiety disorder. I'm affraid of...anxiety. That it won't pass and I'll be feeling this horrible anxiety forever. I'm constantly thinking about my diagnose, about treatment method and my core fear - that it will never end, I seek reassurance that I'll be ok and analyze this fear, search treatment methods in the web for hours and worry, worry, worry. Can you advice me something? I won't choose treatment just for GAD cose I'm affraid it might be OCD as well. And 2: When you do I.A.M. - how do you allow thought to be there? My thought is - "what if it will never go away" and after that I'm trying to reassure myself that it will end and inner dialogue starts. Should I allow this thought to be with engaging with that dialogue or should I try to stop the dialogue? And when to move on? Anxiety has to be lowered and then we move on or it can stay on the same level and we just do the things we must do allowing thoughts to be in the background? And we practice this method every time the thought appears even if it appears just after moving on? I apologize for mistakes, English is not my native language. I'd be grateful for your insights. God bless you

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Alicja. I understand what you are experiencing and I am sorry you are struggling with this. You are experiencing symptoms of both OCD and GAD. But, both conditions are so similar, you could argue that they are the same condition. The difference is that OCD thoughts are often about ego dystonic subjects and rituals are more compulsive. But, in your case, your fearful thoughts and core fear are that if you don’t treat this in the “right” way, it will continue to cause you suffering forever. To treat both GAG and OCD for thoughts and rumination, you can use the same strategies. ERP strategies like the I. A.M. method will be helpful. Always identify the thoughts as “rumination” or OCD or GAD or unwanted thoughts…it doesn’t matter what you call it. Then, you allow it to float in the back of your mind, but in an unengaged way. Then, connect with the moment you are living. Shifting your focus to something to do or be engaged in and move on. You are not trying to push the thought away…just shift your attention. And yes, interrupt your thoughts if you notice them. And repeat this as often as needed. You can also use other ERP methods like listening to scripts about your worst fear of your core fear coming true. I have a course on how to do a variety of ERP treatments if you are interested. www.paigepradko.com/ocd

[@HEMANTOU]

I myself am a physician suffering from pure o.Found your videos really helpful...wanted to know whether alone psychotherapy would work without medications..?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so happy to hear that you found the videos helpful. Thank you for your comment.

[@sophia231990]

Thank you so much for your videos. I've read so much about your technique but was never explained properly. Thanks so much for helping me understand

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome, Sophie. Thank you for watching and commenting.🙏❤️

[@music80sfan18]

A lot times I talk to myself about things but sometimes when I do it comes out totally wrong in a bad way and I think and feel I am a bad person and get so obsessed over it. To clarify for example I was upset about people stereotyping people based on their looks and I said to myself "it's kind of wrong to judge" and I didn't mean to say that. It's "totally wrong and unacceptable period" and "not kind of wrong" I know I am not saying directly at anyone and saying to myself but with OCD I get fixated on it if I say something that comes out wrong. I am also not social and I always stayed in my home and I have anxiety too and a lot is due lack of social skills. Is this normal for people to do this? It's like someone saying to themselves "it's kind of wrong to harm someone else" and that's what I mean since again it's totally wrong and unacceptable to harm someone. I know I am saying it myself and people make mistakes when things come out but in my situation I obsess and dwell over a mistake like this and beat myself up and think and bad human being and get paranoid that it defines my soul and character as a person. Did you do videos on this and if not what would this be called? Usually after a day or 2 I forget about and move on but I still question myself as a person.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I do understand what you are describing. It is an ocd theme that is quite common called moral scrupulosity and it focuses on self judgment and feeling like you are not a good person when you do or say something. Here is a video where I talk about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIndpGd8ZaeBitE

[@music80sfan18]

Does lack of social skills might cause OCD intrusive thoughts too for some as well or not saying things the right way? Also does it really make me a bad person if I catch my mistake right away and not later? Because every time I say something or think it I catch it right away and instantly I get upset and cry too sometimes. I read forums and some comments say if you were a truly a bad person than you wouldn't care and is that true? Another thing is nervous laugh since I seen things online that people laugh at inappropriate things that are unacceptable and than they feel guilty and again they think they're a bad person and people who witness them doing that think that they think it's funny and a joke or a evil person. I read on quora about someone laughing a funeral but it's a nervous laugh and others might not view it as that.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

First, ocd is not caused by social anxiety or someone that has poor social skills. And, I do not believe you have poor social skills. You seem like a person that cares very much, more than the average person about being a good person. The treatment for this ocd theme is increasing your tolerance of your doubts and uncertainty about being a good person. It is difficult, but you can experience joy in the moment without knowing the answer. I know how much you want reassurance, but, reassurance about being a good person will feed your ocd and it will not last. Reassurance seeking whether received or not perpetuates the ocd cycle.

[@kirkiecookie]

question on the technique....when allowing the thought do you allow rumination? i feel like on one hand a lot of experts say to allow the thought, but isnt allowing the rumination (mental checking, which are thoughts) the compulsions?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Amanda. The I. A.M. method is an incidental or “in the moment” ERP technique versus a planned ERP exposure. It is not distraction, but instead we all allowing the thought to hang there in the background while we shift our attention to what we are doing in the moment. You do not want to engage in rumination or trying to solve or answer the thought. Just Identify it, Allow it to be in the background…kind of like background noise or music, and shift your attention to something in the moment. Keep repeating this process. It is a technique that helps your brain learn that this thought is not important and doesn’t need solving or rumination or analysis. Soon, your brain will learn that you are no longer going to give it so much attention and it will fad on its own.

[@rosieb9156]

Thank you Paige, have you done anything with real event ocd? Would you treat it the same way as any other pure O?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi MaryRose. Yes, real event ocd is treated the same way. I cover real event ocd treatment in detail using the I. A.M. method and give additional examples of how to use ERP in my ocd course if you are ever interested in more detailed help. www.paigepradko.com/ocd.

[@mattz5275]

Stellar video! I can't wait to try this 😍 ty ty ty ty 🙏🥺🙏

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Glad you like it. 🙏❤️

[@maggiefernandez7323]

I always get excited when I see your new videos! Thank you so much this was really helpful since I deal with depressive thoughts everyday day. If I say positive affirmations right after a ocd thought is that empowering the thought to stay or should I just let it be until my anxiety drops?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Unfortunately, the positive affirmations can become a reinforcing, compulsive behavior. It is best to not do anything. Thanks for the great question.

[@maggiefernandez7323]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy thank you Paige!!

[@P.MNelson]

This is such an inspirational video! And actually really helps. We cannot be afraid of these thoughts. LET THEM IN AND SHOW THEM WHO IS IN CONTROL.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I really appreciate it.🙏❤️

[@JCCreationsvids]

Thank you so much,you have shown me so much about my condition ,its not easy going through this .. blessings

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

No, it is not easy at all. It is in fact, very difficult. I am happy if my videos have been helpful.

[@robd2650]

Thanks for doing this. I don't think I suffer extremely bad from this, but it's certainly there. I tried it yesterday, on a family outing, having just viewed the video with a glance through, & I believe it helped. I really think it's a good Idea to do this right when it happens, as I've tried to conjure the thoughts, & spend time exposing myself without a lot of benefit. Something about, it's just a thought. Yes, a horrible thought, but as you say it's almost just a reaction to the world we live in. There's good & there's bad. There's flowers, & there's knives. Maybe, I'll connect that knife with something violent, but it's ok, because it's just a thought popping in & out of the head, in a world that has pleasant & unpleasant things in it. Thanks again!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you for such an amazingly insightful and thoughtful comment. I truly hope others read and benefit from your insight. 🙏❤️

[@mattjames9152]

Can your diet make intrusive thoughts worse like eating too much sugar and processed foods? I am not sure if junk food is just something people blame instrusive thoughts on or do you know if that could make your thoughts worse?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I like to share information that is backed by research. I have never heard or read that intrusive thoughts are made worse or could be helped by changing your diet. In my opinion this is a myth regarding obsessive, intrusive thoughts. Thank you so much for asking, so that we can correct myths and hopefully share as much research based information as possible. 😊

[@meadowm1742]

Thank you so much. I am so happy to have found your channel. I have had pure o on and off for most of my life and have struggled with latest thoughts for past 2 years. I find your I am acronym so useful. I still look for reassurance cosstantly and desperately want to believe I am not my thoughts. 8 guess that is common with the illness but have you any comments around that? M

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Unfortunately, seeking reassurance is viewed as a compulsion and only reinforces intrusive thoughts. I suggest either tolerating the uncertainty and discomfort you are feeling without seeking reassurance, or using the I. A.M. technique on the whether or not you are your thoughts. I. A.M. is a method of exposure, and it takes a commitment of acceptance and practice. Thank you for your comment.

[@meadowm1742]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you very much for your response. I agree that it is part of the compulsion but v hard not to seek certainty! I suppose I want to hear someone tell me I'm not my thoughts and even though rationally I would say that to someone else, I struggle to believe it, but that comes, I suppose, from fatally engaging with the first thought- but then that's the illness.😏

[@animartins7074]

Such an amazing tool🙏🏻

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Glad you watched this video. It is really a helpful technique and easy to remember. 😊

[@jvb5590]

Dr.Pradko, for how long should I practice the I.A.M. method while in the moment I try to tame the intrusive thought? Seconds? Minutes? Your channel is amazing!!

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

When you are practicing the I. A.M. method, after you identify the thought or urge, you allow it to just be there. I think of it as floating in the background, but we don’t check on it or attend to it. Instead we shift our attention to something else in the moment. Again, it is not distraction, it’s like shining a flashlight on something else. We don’t care about that last thought and just leave it floating there on its own. We shift to what we want to do in the moment. You can practice this as often as you wish. The main thing is to practice “allowing” the thought, with a gentle, non reactive attitude, while shifting the attention. 😊

[@bethk6701]

Can you provide the link to the planned exposure video?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Carla. Planned exposures can be anything from real life, situational exposures to interoceptive exposures to imaginal exposures like using a script. Here is a playlist on different exposure techniques. kzbin.info/aero/PL1lUhuKpYUYqRtx-_xbr5gofDxBYIBdq0

[@HippocratesOfGreece]

Will try this and let you know

[@mysticmouse7983]

Excellent guidance

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you.🙏

[@amnamumtaz4038]

Question : should u do ERP on a daily basis even if anxiety is under control at that time or moment u r doing it? Will it trigger a pure O episode ? I’m confused

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Doing ERP will not trigger intrusive thoughts. Some people choose to continue doing ERP like listening to scripts even when they are not having active intrusive thoughts. They think of it as maintenance. It is important to always do Response Prevention...which means that you do not do avoidance or safety or compulsive behaviors to calm your anxiety. Other people may use a technique like the I. A.M. technique which is a combination of ERP and Mindfulness, only in the moment when an intrusive thought pops up. But, may not need to use it on a daily basis.

[@vinodsingh-gr1xj]

Wonderful explained similar to Buddhism I liked the way you explain with scientific methodology ,yes it's terrible when the thought enters the mind we are not aware but we live with it till it subsides, this pattern goes on.thankyou Dr.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome, Vinod. I like that you find it similar to Buddhism mindfulness practices.

[@andrewcam2916]

Thank you so much, the I AMM technique is working great.... I have ocd and I found old techniques I was trying like reframing and self reassurance was not working because they were also becoming an ocd ritual and I can’t going over and over in my head… and it felt ok for a while but then I would have to go thou it again.. but just acknowledging the anxiety and letting it be works. I don’t comment much, I have autism so I get nervous commenting, but I wanted to say thank you so much.. And I have subscribed and hope to watch more.. P.s would u have any advice for autistics, I just turned 40, I feel my anxiety is getting worse in some areas and burnouts more frequent.. Thank you…

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Thank you so much for commenting, Andrew. Knowing it makes you nervous makes it even more special to me. It might help to know that I get nervous making videos sometimes and yet I push through the discomfort because it might help someone. Just remember that there are other people with autism that may read your comments and feel a little braver and more confident that they are not alone. I often treat people with OCD that also have autism and they make tremendous progress. I am glad that you like the I. A.M. method. It’s one of my favorites too.

[@MeditationInspiration]

Wonderdul content Paige! I'm 42, and battled anxiety of certain degrees my whole life. I've actually not had issues with scary, intrusive thoughts in the past but they are coming out more often. I have an almost unbelievable story of health anxiety, mostly of having a heart attack, and also a more mental one of wondering if Im slipping in and out of mild psychosis, with fear of becoming schizophrenic. However, I actually ended up having a full cardiac arrest last year and I have an older brother with schizophrenia.... the heart one became true but doctors have maintained I'm not losing my mind. Even did a shorter version of the MMPI-2 test. Diagnosed with severe somatic symtom disorder, major depressive disorder and GAD/Panic Dis. Have you had patients who have specific fears of becoming schizophrenic, but also have a sibling, AND health anxiety but also actually dropped dead of cardiac arrest. Surviving that has actually led me to form my channel to help others. In any event, I just found you and appreciate your content. New sub here. Ps- if you ever want to do some kind of podcast or interview, I can assure you when I give you more details you'll find my story unique. I am suffering greatly right now so I'm back to searching for help like this, and some of my intrusive thoughts lately add to the story of worrying I'm going into psychosis (or its getting worse). Thanks, Mike - Canada

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Mike. I have had many clients fear developing schizophrenia or severe mental illness. This is a quite common OCD theme. And having a brother with this diagnosis in a way makes sense that this fear would develop. I will explain factual information to my clients once, about the fact that schizophrenia is diagnosed early on in life usually late adolescence or very early adulthood. But, I only share facts once, as to not contribute to reassurance. In treatment for OCD, we have to learn to tolerate anxiety associated with uncertainty and not knowing the future. In the case of your health anxiety, a trauma like you went through certainly can cause trauma and fear. I am so sorry that happened to you. Once given the ok by your physicians, you have to also tolerate the anxiety of uncertainty. In reality, none of us have certainty or a guarantee about anything. I have made a few videos on health anxiety and will post the link incase you missed them. I am so glad you are sharing your story with the world. kzbin.info/aero/PL1lUhuKpYUYonn-zlZxzTRR8V4myEHgCY

[@MeditationInspiration]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you so much Paige for this thoughtful and informative email. Yes, I am guilty of doing things like constantly researching other people's experiences to compare. My doctors will ask me why I do it. I genuinely want to feel normal and in my mind I want to do everything I can think of to figure out what's wrong with me. Having the world at your fingertips is very neat and obviously very dangerous. So I get fixated on looking things up. So on a daily/weekly basis I jump between thinking I have different things. But usually I'll unstick from a certain thing (not as glued to illness anxiety disorder) and have the generic feeling that "something" is wrong and doctors a) keep missing it because I'm perhaps not explaining my symptoms property, b) they don't know exactly what I'm feeling (again tying into maybe I'm not articulating things correctly) and c) I have an issue with the fact that as of 2021 there's no test ie: scan, bloodwork or anything that 100 percent tells a person what may be wrong mentally. I'm aware they have done PET scans and other imaging to see blood flow, activity etc in brain so they can see "some" things but it just seems we are still stuck on subjective symptom based diagnosis. And I question if people in weird situations fall through the cracks. Yes, it really bothers me knowing I do have a higher chance of getting schizophrenia because I have a brother with it and my psychologist keeps saying if I didn't have that knowledge, in his words "we wouldn't be having these continual discussion about it" as he doesn't think my anxiety would have ever gotten this bad. There's a video on YT of a guy named Blake I think, in his 20's, aspiring model, who had massivr health anxiety, ocd etc. Itd on Dr. Phil Which I rarely watch. And he's convinced he has or is developing schizophrenia.. watching that video made me realize we have very similar fears and just seeing it on screen opened my eyes a little. But the parts that made me leave feeling discouraged and perhaps our situations do differ is he doesn't mention once that he spends hours every day feeling actual, real, intense sensations in his mind that it really feels like his mind will lose it. Like there's a rubber band and it's literally going to snap. And he explains to Dr. Phil he has panic attacks that last 20 minutes. I feel the feeling on a panic attack in my mind for hours every day. Rarely do I only get physical panic attacks with the more common palpitations/racing heart, shortness of breath, feeling like you are physically having heart attack or choking etc. Mine are mind based - and last for hours and when I tell my wife I want to go to call ambulance she thinks its because I fear a physical catastrophe like a heart attack. If I suggest its because I feel I'm about to lose my mind she kind of snaps and gets so upset (I don't blame her - no idea how id feel about hearing that). Do your patients ever explain to you itd more of a constant feeling with actual sensations in their head and mind that it will snap, to only what I imagine would be full blown psychosis? And that's the key. I am almost certain I don't have schizophrenia, however I can't get over if its mild psychosis that I'm slipping in and out of, or a lesser version of schizophrenia (I know the DSM has a few). And then I get stuck on bipolar. Then physical symptoms come in and I fear physical issues as well. Just wish I could get rid of these mindstorm panic attacks so I get let the idea of bipolar, psychosis/schizophrenia finally leave. Thanks so much, and if you would have been in Ontario Canada and I could claim benefits I'd strongly consider using your services. Unfortunately after a tough year money is tighter. Thanks Paige!

[@MeditationInspiration]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy sorry a few more comments (this is definitely part of me feeling "compelled" to say earthing...).. I'm probably more stuck on concept of bipolar which I'd have to explain all the reasons I believe it. But I'm absolutely sensitive to health. The slightest tingle in my wrist, trembling left foot (been a thing for a while), sensation in shoulder, pressure in groin - everything bothers me. And I'm sensitive to even hearing about health problems. If I see something medical on tv, if somebody talks about a medical issue, I get lightheaded. I've basically been stuck on feeling like I'm going to faint for month's. Note I have fainted a few times but rare - but knowing its possible scares me. So I have classic anxiety symptoms ad well as MAJOR health anxiety (illness and somatic) which I'm not questioning. But I can't seem to let go of the notion we are missing "something" - not sure what but im latching to a few things mentioned above. This is hell because im 90% or more sure its the things above but the 10 percent is driving me crazy, along with actual feelings my mind is going crazy. Thanks for reading this- sincerely.

[@music80sfan18]

Also when you get the intrusive thoughts while watching favorite show or favorite music it ruins it and you remember about the thought at the time. Because I had that happen a lot and sometimes I can ignore it and other times I can't

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

That must be so frustrating. If it really bothers you, you could do exposures on the thought using the song. But it means listening to the song many times a day. You will be so sick of that song, but, it won’t make you upset anymore. Or, try thinking of the thought as background noise and at the same time, engage in the words and melody of the song by singing and even dancing.

[@gyanpsychologicalcare]

Great information. Thank you so much.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

You’re welcome

[@yomalyapa4427]

But what is better? Dr Greendale's method of not solving or this?

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Great question. Dr. Greenberg’s method, and my I. A.M. method both emphasize not engaging with the thought or rumination. I prefer the I. A.M., because I think it gives people and easy road map. (Identify, Allow, and shift your focus in the Moment.) What works better is left up to the person using the technique.

[@yomalyapa4427]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thank you! So grateful I came across this.

[@bushrazehra4763]

Hello Paige.Your vedio as a Psychologist helps me to deal with my clients. Can you make a vedio on marriage counselling.

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Here is an interview that I did on couple’s therapy. You might get some good ideas here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmLFgmRjibF8hdU

[@blingg1866]

I'm trying my level best to just not get affected by my intrusive thoughts, but past days i have been having nightmares related to my intrusive thoughts. So every morning I wake up with anxiety. I have been waking up in d middle of night n then going back to sleep becomes difficult. I just feel so scared all the moments thinking what if it comes true

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

I am so sorry that is happening to you. Sometimes we have to do exposures on those thoughts to allow our brain the opportunity to learn that we are not frightened by the thoughts. The more exposures to the thoughts, the less fearful you will become.

[@blingg1866]

@@PaigePradkoTherapy Thnak you so much. Your videos r really very helpful

[@andreacervenkova9005]

Are people with OCD dangerous or at risk of acting on their thoughts? I'm not seeking reassurance, I would just like to know if I should live with my family as a dangerous person

[@PaigePradkoTherapy]

Hi Andrea. I am sorry you are having this thought. I have never known of a person with ocd to be dangerous. I realize that sounds a lot like reassurance. I will try to not give you reassurance. Just know that even though I care about you, I will try my best to comment in the future something like, “I do not want to give you reassurance”.