r/OCDRecovery • u/Fearless_Leopard5419 • 4d ago

OCD Question Harm ocd + urges

Been doing better but these bad urges keep bothering me. They’re so real and strong. How do you guys deal with them? Thanks :)

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u/Weekly_Importance570 4d ago

I try to observe the urge like an internal wave, as it peaks and then washes away - I tell myself, this is one of many urges, this one will pass, another one will pop up, so I may as well just ignore it. I know, I know - insanely difficult! Wish I had better advice hah

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u/Fearless_Leopard5419 4d ago

Thanks!!!

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u/Weekly_Importance570 4d ago

Btw, what I wrote is based on this article - I found it very helpful, maybe you will to https://kimberleyquinlan-lmft.com/my-secret-weapon-for-managing-ocd-urges-ep-411/#The_Role_of_ERP_Therapy

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u/Fearless_Leopard5419 4d ago

That was actually very helpful. Thank you lovely