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How Exactly Should I Respond To My Intrusive Thoughts?
If you have an anxiety disorder or OCD then you know exactly what it's like to live with intrusive thoughts. In fact, you're probably all too familiar with the experience of a brain incessantly looping your biggest fears day in, day out, 24/7. Maybe you've tried running down the rabbit hole and attempting to solve "the problem," or have spent hours seeking reassurance for the burning questions in your mind. Yet despite your best attempts at relief, your thoughts only grow louder and more persistent, not less.