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How To Stop Obsessive Behavior
Educate yourself. This is probably the most important step in lessening the affects of Obsessive Behavior. Knowledge is power and understanding the problem will help you deal with it. Check out books at the library, read articles on the Internet and learn all you can
Most people believe that in order to stop obsessing over something they need to think about something else entirely. This isn't necessarily true. Allow yourself to think about whatever you're obsessing over, but don't allow yourself to act on that obsession.
Telling yourself you won't think about something is like holding candy in front of a small child. Your brain will dwell on that subject all the more because you've told yourself not to think about it. Go ahead and think about it, and then write about it.
Keep a journal just for your obsessive thoughts. Once you have written about what is hounding your mind go on to do something else. Writing about your obsession will not totally wipe out that anxiety, but it will lessen the relentlessness of it.
Stop yourself from reacting to obsessive thoughts and this will reduce obsessive thinking. A good example: when you get ready to leave the house, if you feel the need to check the front door to make sure it is locked, allow yourself to check it only twice today. Tomorrow, check it only once. Do this type of exercise with your obsessions and over time you will find they will become less intense. With each success you will feel more in control. This is called behavioral therapy.
Try family therapy. Getting your family involved will give you support and help. Once they learn about your disorder and understand what you are trying to do, they can help remind you of the treatment and planned outcome. Get your closest friends in on this too. The more support you have the better.
Spend more time with family and friends. An obsessive disorder can lead to isolation. Don't allow this to happen.
Do things that help you relax such as yoga, meditation, getting a massage or reading. These are mentally calming relaxation practices and will help you eliminate unwanted thoughts
How To Stop Obsessive Behavior
Educate yourself. This is probably the most important step in lessening the affects of Obsessive Behavior. Knowledge is power and understanding the problem will help you deal with it. Check out books at the library, read articles on the Internet and learn all you can
Most people believe that in order to stop obsessing over something they need to think about something else entirely. This isn't necessarily true. Allow yourself to think about whatever you're obsessing over, but don't allow yourself to act on that obsession.
Telling yourself you won't think about something is like holding candy in front of a small child. Your brain will dwell on that subject all the more because you've told yourself not to think about it. Go ahead and think about it, and then write about it.
Keep a journal just for your obsessive thoughts. Once you have written about what is hounding your mind go on to do something else. Writing about your obsession will not totally wipe out that anxiety, but it will lessen the relentlessness of it.
Stop yourself from reacting to obsessive thoughts and this will reduce obsessive thinking. A good example: when you get ready to leave the house, if you feel the need to check the front door to make sure it is locked, allow yourself to check it only twice today. Tomorrow, check it only once. Do this type of exercise with your obsessions and over time you will find they will become less intense. With each success you will feel more in control. This is called behavioral therapy.
Try family therapy. Getting your family involved will give you support and help. Once they learn about your disorder and understand what you are trying to do, they can help remind you of the treatment and planned outcome. Get your closest friends in on this too. The more support you have the better.
Spend more time with family and friends. An obsessive disorder can lead to isolation. Don't allow this to happen.
Do things that help you relax such as yoga, meditation, getting a massage or reading. These are mentally calming relaxation practices and will help you eliminate unwanted thoughts
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