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17 - ERP Therapy for Pure O - 🔥 The Secret Weapon for Pure O: Doing the OPPOSITE of What OCD Wants

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the kind of OCD often called "Pure O" doesn't have to be complicated. The structure is the same as for any other subtype: you bravely expose yourself to your feared thoughts, images, urges, or sensations, and you resist your usual neutralizing responses (your mental compulsions). But here is the powerful ingredient that takes ERP to the next level—one we know from research and clinical experience is incredibly effective: Doing the Opposite of What OCD Wants. Unlocking the Power of Opposite Action 💡 When a feared thought or sensation hits, your OCD will immediately try to pull you into safety mode. It urges you to escape, distract yourself, or mentally undo the thought (which we discussed in previous videos on compulsions). Here’s the trick: Ask yourself, “What does my OCD desperately want me to do right now?” Then, do the opposite. Leaning In: Instead of trying to feel better, you lean into the discomfort. You are showing your brain that discomfort is not dangerous. Shattering Beliefs: This process helps to shatter the core belief that these intrusive thoughts or sensations are dangerous or that they need to be "fixed" right now. Creative Resistance: This is where your creativity comes in! If you fear an image, you might make it bigger, louder, or more vivid. If you have an intrusive thought, you might repeat it aloud or write it down. Example: If OCD urges you to replace a feared image of the devil with an angel, the opposite action is to draw your own devil or imagine six devils instead of one! The Goal: Habituation and Freedom 🕊️ This process is about actively resisting your compulsions and then staying in the situation until your distress naturally starts to come down. This is called habituation, and it's how your brain learns that you are fully capable of coping. It's not easy, and we know that. But the more you stick with this practice—and the better you get at doing the opposite of what OCD demands—the easier it becomes, and the more freedom you will reclaim! 📢 Please subscribe, leave a comment, share the video! 🔗 You can also find us on: 📸 Instagram:   / the.online.therapy.clinic   🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Xz3zGV... 🗓️ You can book an #ERPTherapist today!! 👉 https://online-cbt.com/online-therapy... Jaime G. Miralles Director and Founder The Online Therapy Clinic https://online-cbt.com/ #PureO #ERP #OCDTreatment #OppositeAction #MentalCompulsions #IntrusiveThoughts #OCDAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #theonlinetherapyclinic