Category: Intrusive Thoughts & OCD
What are thoughts?
Thoughts are mental activity in your brain and are the building blocks of your inner world. This article explains thoughts in the context of intrusive thoughts
What models of therapy help with intrusive thoughts
There are many models of talking therapy at a therapist’s disposal, but only some will help with intrusive thoughts, and others may keep you stuck or worsen your obsessive thoughts. Just because a therapist is trained in a particular model does not mean it is effective for your presenting problem. I wrote this article to […]
Cognitive biases and their role in intrusive thoughts
What is cognitive bias? Cognitive bias is an error in judgment that occurs when people make decisions quickly and with little thought. This can help people decide swiftly but can also cause less-than-perfect choices. In his best-seller, Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist, refers to two distinct types of thinking. I find it […]
False memory OCD
A false memory is when you remember something that didn’t happen or remember it differently from how it was. Having never heard of false memories before, it’s shocking to learn that not only are memories inaccurate, but they can also be implanted. It is common for people to trust their memories as reliable records. Nevertheless, […]
