How to stop a compulsion - OCD and Anxiety
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Use the rubberband method to help you stop doing compulsions.
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Nathan is an AMAZING gift to the OCD community!
Yes we are BLESSED for having him doing these videos!
Couldn't be more true!😄
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I needed this video today. I literally feel like I’m about to explode. I’ve been getting the urge to check for something on Facebook that I’ve checked a million times before. I had an anxiety attack in the car, and threw up my lunch. This is so hard. I would not wish this feeling on anyone.
You've got this. I'm dealing with rocd. We'll be good.
@@MyNameIsZwei ❤️ sending you well wishes
You are not alone , we will win this battle .
You’ll be through it, I can relate but following his advice is really helpful and will be key to freedom
Me too .. for 11 years i check the same thing daily on facebook .. im tired
This video is so great! I’ve been compulsive check free for over three days, I feel the urge to check but I keep on going until the rubber band snaps. Everybody reading this there is hope! You will get through this and you will beat it!!
3 DAYS! Way to go! You're so awesome!
Same here. 4 days already. Let's wait and see what will happen. I don't even ruminate to be honest. Never been this succesful lol
@@ocdandanxiety I relapsed almost one day free at this point tho
You guys make me think of leaving ocd like nofap. Thank you that’s actually a cool way of thinking of it.
I hope so I feel so helpless and out of control😢
This is actually a really accurate description of how it feels
Thanks for sharing what you experience! Let's break the rubber band!
@@ocdandanxiety when I was in year 1, it felt like a string was attached to my back and if I walked around the tables one way, I had to go back round the same way or I felt a sort of tangling feeling but I can't remember how I stopped because it was so long ago
@@ocdandanxiety after 13 years you ve opened my eyes the way i should accept thoughts and to don t care about them. Agoraphobia stalked me for 13 years, and even with therapy it always came back because i always was learned to ignore the thoughts. Now i accept them even talk to them and say i don t care, no real danger is here, maybe yes but maybe not, you stay to the party or you can leave😁 And i m still working but i can see huge differences 😊 Thanks. I would love to see another video on the way you re showing to the thoughts we re the boss on Agoraphobia.
❤❤❤ It‘s so hard to have only mental compulsions because they can be so hard to detect. The other day I began ruminating without realizing it, I was convinced I was actively trying to avoid the compulsion and I ended up having an OCD attack. Bad days are unavoidable and relapsing is nothing to be ashamed of. When it feels like you are back to square 1, just remember that everything you’ve learned will help you get back up faster than before
I tried this method after suffering with OCD for 2+ years, within only a couple days of trying this method, my whole perspective changed and I’m already breaking the cycle, thanks a ton man, I owe you one
More power to you brother.....we will win one day
These videos literally make me breathe a sigh of relief even those the events sometimes did happen it’s the NEED TO CONFESS that is not true and I really just have to commit to not giving in it’s so hard and unbearable at times but I’m hoping with practice it’ll get better I was doing so well then just out of nowhere the compulsion part of it started getting to me again I wouldn’t wish this upon anyone I swear thank you for your videos.
How is it going?
Thank you for always supporting us and cheering me up
You’re a gem man! Your advice is great for me as someone who gets into rumination due to OCD, finally being open with myself about it and following your advice is giving me the freedom I wanted.
Great video. Also, man you told sold me on watching that other video at the end (even though I already watched it). You were extremely persuasive. I'm gonna use that same technique.
I love this analogy!!! Thank You so much. Your videos always help me out BH
So over this OCD shit. Just wanna go back to my normal self 😭🥺
I feel ya 😭😭
Thank you so much, your videos are really helpful 🧡🧡
You are very helpful to those struggling every second 😊
My grandma used to say “put a rubber and around your head and snap out of it” when anyone was overly upset about something 😂😂 She would definitely tell me that right now in response to my OCD. Thanks for reminding me!
Awesome! I love it. I'll remember the rubber band each time I feel I have to do a compulsion. Thanks for this
i always come back at this video when i am anxious! thanks so much for this video!!! it helps me a lot :)
Hey man I just wanted to say I’ve been having harmful intrusive thoughts and I’ve been watching your videos whenever I need reassurance that my mind is lying to me thank you so much
Great video!!
The rubber band analogy is AMAZING! Thank you!!! ❤
most amazing ocd perspective thank you
This was really helpful, thank you very much man
Loved this visual analogy ❤
This video gave me so much confidence today! God bless this man❤ hopefully I can overcome this one day
Thank you SO MUCH ! this is so well explained , easy to understand and it helps me so much to see the rubber band snap 😅😢 thank you !!! Greetings from a Mexico !
You are great man thanks a lot for that.Really needed that
Love this! We have so much more power than we may realize! Great analogy!
Thanks so much Chloe! 💜
i’ve watched these videos every time my urges to give into my compulsions increase. i can’t help but feel ashamed every time it gets bad again, it really does just consume your life. you really are a blessing and i’m very grateful for your channel.
That's a cool analogy to think about. It's got me googling about material properties in a fun way.
So grateful for this🙌🏾
Love this analogy, its easy to remember.
Thank you very much, could feel this video!😊
This video helped me a lot. I started watching it when I had a great need to check and self-examine my testicles, this is my ocd, I know everything is ok because I did, it two days ago, but I wanted to do it again, I prepared myself for it, but I watched this video and I understood. I am in therapy, but psychodynamic, I understand where it comes from, but here I saw a real guide what to do. thank you, you helped me
Fantastic analogy 😀💪
Just saw this video for the first time
I'm gonna give it a try! I've been dealing with it for years and now its time to push myself.
Thank you
God bless you Nathan!😭❤️🙏🏻You are The BEST.
Thank you so much for this one
I needed this💪
THANK YOU! so important
Bless you i really hope your videos will help me to finally recover
this is such a good analogy
Your amazing, your videos help alot.
Good one. Thanks!
Thank you for putting these excellent videos together. I am an LCSW as well, and I'm excited to share these clips with my clients.
So awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@@ocdandanxiety sure thing! I've also published some mental health videos on my channel using physical activities to illustrate concepts, and this is inspiring me to continue putting helpful messages out there to help others. I'm super new to this, and so I'm very open to feedback if you are interested in checking it out!
Good stuff buddy
Best motivational video on youtube
You’re the best sir thank you!!!!! Would love to make appointments with you if you offer any online !!!
my compulsion is as simple as wanting to go back to a word i just wrote and make it look better or neater. this video along with the analogy(ies) really helped me look at my situation from a brand new perspective. thank you so much for this! ❤
You have no idea how much the rubber band idea helped me. I have not been diagnosed, but have had debilitating, mind numbing anxiety related to doubt and ruminating thoughts for more than a month now that has literally made me lose 10 pounds from not eating because I'm sick. Its extremely scary, I don't know if I have it or not but this will help with the thoughts either way. Thank you so much.
Amazing analogy 👏 👌... great work
Thanks so much! I appreciate your support!
Watching this right now to emotionally motivate me to not give in to my OCD. Thank you for this, it comforts me 💕
i love your videos. i'm not where i want to be, but every time i watch one i'm reenergized to keep trying to get better.
Life is such a journey! I'm so glad you keep coming back to better yourself!
@@ocdandanxiety Hey Nathan i m suffering from ocd since almost 13yrs....Currently i m preparing for medical competative exam and my ocd had become worst since 4yrs... Everytime when i start studying i just keep finding solutions of my intrusive thoughts.. This ocd is killing me alive...I can't do study at home bcoz i don't get peaceful environment... i can't go to library as i am a loud reader and i can't afford rent room at this point....My ocd has worsen my educational status since 2,3 yrs...I can't afford any ocd therapy....Plz help me 🙏🙏
@@gayatrishimpi137 Same with me... Due to OCD I was unable to crack my NEET ...It was so worst that I had to quit my medical dreams... Honestly it got worst... I even tried to kill my self... But RN I learned to control it... And I continued my studies ( MBA).
Accept your thaught for once... it will fade away slowly.
Thankyou i love this, describing mi where i am💚🍊🌳
Thank you so much for what you do gonna try this.
Beautiful thank you ❤
Thank you for helping me. I'm suffering a lot!
Thanks a lot for this
Nice bro!
This is what I needed
Thank you for this video!! I've battled intrusive thoughts for nearly a year now and they've really gotten in the way of me being able to be happy and fully enjoy life. My compulsiom is to ruminate and I've previously spent over an hour every day trying to "figure out" my thoughts and no matter how much rumination I do, my brain keeps wanting more. Resisting the urge to spend hours trying to "solve" my intrusive thoughts is really hard, but I'm willing to experience short-term distress in exchange for long-term freedom. Wish me luck!!
@@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780 Aww thank you so much for commenting, I really appreciate it!! And thank you for the advice I appreciate that as well!! :)
Thanks man❤
My obsession is my breathing.. I focus on it 24/7 when I’m having a hard time.
best explanation with what the ocd make you feel like
He's helping me a lot❤🎉
Video made me tear up, thank you so much for making me feel better
Thank god for you 🙏❤
I pray about being healed.. but that’s part of my daily devotion and discipline.
Can you please do a video on phobias and hiw to overcome them?I have this strong fear of paranormal stuff at night time and have been getting anxiety attacks for months on it its also mixed with religious ocd i guess.Anyways i enjoy your channel and videos and hope u talk about this.
Thanks mate x
thats right man , i love u , thnks
I've been struggling my whole life with OCD attacks but never like the last several months. My brain has as a result of continued OCD induced upon itself brain fog and often times stops functioning and this method I am going to use to help myself.
Thank you very very much
Thank you 🎉
Thank you so much.
I had ocd but you helped Me to recover but the damage of ocd and wasted time is still there I wish nobody experience ocd
Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you're doing better. When we focus on today and what we're going to do to better our life, things get better.
Random comment, but I was watching this and my three month old was loving this video. She was laughing and trying to stand up, it was super cute.
Thank you so much for everything you're doing. Can you make a video about self confidence while struggling with ocd? I've recently started medical school and need to learn how to trust myself and my abilities while battling ocd
You’ve already proven yourself very confident and intelligent by being able to get into MEDICAL SCHOOL, especially if you struggle with ocd! I think you’re fabulous!
Ive got the same situation, it’s an everyday struggle 😢💔
Im a nursing student and I have an Ocd.
@@user-hx7mi7ml8u thank you so much for saying this, i wish you the best ✨
@@marjoriejoytoquero4783 i know, just remember you're beautiful. The efforts nurses put in saving people is amazing. Thank you for being who you are. let's fight ocd and help people at the same time 🌱
Thank you so much, this helps a ton! I definitely have been trying “not to” do my compulsions but have that reservation in the back of my head. I need to fully commit. I just get so so so uncomfortable, I’ve lived with my OCD untreated until 2 years ago, about 20 years 😭 when I feel this way I’m so overwhelmed I get stuck. And it seems like the rubber band won’t ever snap 😢
Am also suffering for 10 year
I feel the same 😭 lived with it for about 18 years. Just so so difficult to walk away when you’re convinced something is unlocked/switched on. Hoping it will get easier over time🙏🏼
Thank You Sir
I have OCD at 16, and I am generally a happy successful guy but this year I've been through stress like my best friends move out of school and at home issues, and it's triggered my OCD even more. I've always had it, but it's been worse. I think about what my life would be like if I looked like a certain person, what others think, suicide, unwanted thoughts, and much more. Thank you for your tips!
Thank you! 💜
Thank you so much for your support my friend. I hope you're doing well!
I needed this today. Thank you!
Thanks 🙏
I have multiple compulsions, locking doors at night or I think someone will break in a hurt my family, rubbing and picking at the skin on my face and scalp, I used to bite my nails, i clear my throat, I even subconsciously hit myself
hard in the hip until it bruises. I knew I had ocd but i thought compulsions were just my permanent quirk. I tried this excersize tonight of pushing back against the urges and wow. The peace that came over me after I fought through the immense discomfort. Haven't felt that in many years. Thank you!!
What about in Tourettic OCD being that the feeling is physical? PS: thanks for all you do!
Thank You
Nathan could you do a full video on sleep anxiety, where you get anxiety about not falling asleep?
Check into the sleep coach school with Daniel Erichson. Super helpful with this. It’s hard I get it too but it’s getting better.
This rubber band is so real,will think about it every Time for compulsion
Thank you.
Hi, Nate. Started Lexapro today. I've been greatly struggling. I am hoping this is a new start. I hope it will bring my anxiety into a better range.
You got this ! It will get easier
Hey brotha! Idk who you are but I just wanted to say that I am very happy that your taking the step to seek help and do what you can to alleviate your anxiety! I believe in you to overcome it and you WILL.. I find what helped me overcome my anxiety was hitting the root cause of it and changing my perspective on how I saw the issue. I prioritize sleep, how I eat and getting sunlight everyday. Sunlight increases your serotonin levels and helps fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder. Be sure to meditate on things that bring peace to your mind for example it could be just meditating on the empty sky, the beach and the sound of the waves. All these things paired with lexapro will definitely help you overcome and treat/cure your anxiety 😊
Amazing analogy! Thank you Nathan for your videos!! They are very helpful
Just a question about this one, why we shouldn’t use as reassurance the thought that mostly of the time the catastrophe our brains thinks it’s very likely to not happen?
Is because it’s still a type of reassurance, so it’s still overthinking?
Hey Nathan! First of all thank you so much for everything you do. I’d like to ask though: I do try to move forward and keep doing what I do, but lately my dreams became much more aggressive and HOCD related, like - I am not thinking of it in my day and not figuring this out so it comes to my dreams in the forms of sort of nightmares. What should I do?
Thanks!
Don't know if you read this my guy, but dreams are just like intrusive thoughts. They mean nothing. You can't control, nor surpress them. Take them as they come, as hard it may sounds.
I can avoid checking any other time of the day except before I go to sleep at night. Because if I don't check the door/ other stuff, the thought doesn't let me sleep😅
It IS easier than it was in the past, though. Not gone but easier. Your RUclips channel has helped me a lot!
I literally have this urge to do something that will hurt someone emotionally and I’m trying my hardest to just never do it at all. While watching this video, I even forgot about it then of course it comes back but I try to ignore those compulsions and it sometimes work. I’m trying to force myself to ignore and resist compulsions so my life gets easier and I’ll actually be able to resist and ignore with ease.
Thank you
I don't pull away from the compulsion until it breaks. I gestalt my brain. I kind of interrupt myself. And I say something along the lines of, "It's okay, it's gone already. It's already over with." And I kind of relax, like I feel a moment of relief, and the rubberband kind of dissipates or disappears, and I forget about the compulsion, or whatever it is that's stressing me.
Basically I kinda take a deep breath, or a sharp inhale, and that's when I find the gestalt point in my mind. It's like a quiet center. Then when I exhale is when I feel the relief.
Hey this was a great video im laying in bed stressing out emailing a bunch of therapists trying to get an affordable one that does ERP. My long time therapist 3+ years has been doing CBT where in the moment I feel fine but then I feel awful that same day.
Can you please make a video on Solipsism OCD ? It's unbearable
Great video by the way !
This is true, some compulsions kept trying to come back and get me to feel bad and want to confess but letting it go and ignoring them took months, however those compulsions now aren’t as strong when I think back to what they are from time to time. I learnt to put off compulsions and learnt that from Ali Greymonds youtube video about putting off your compulsions for minutes, hours, days, and months, it works, keep at it everyone.
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