WHEN DOES RUMINATION BECOME A COMPULSION?
We all worry and overthink sometimes, but when does rumination become a compulsion? I explore the difference between ordinary problem-solving and compulsive thinking, why rumination can maintain OCD, and how we can learn to respond differently.
SHOULD INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS BE CHALLENGED?
Challenging negative thoughts is a familiar part of CBT, but when it comes to OCD, this approach can sometimes become a compulsion itself. I explore when thought challenging is helpful, when it becomes problematic and what we can do instead.