OCD self-help article - reference

[Spidy]

I came across this on the Internet. Many of you may have read the book (Brainlock) by Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz but this is a useful summary reference guide and may be worth pinning to the top of the board.

The article link goes into more detail but the key steps are listed below. I think this actually applies for alot of anxiety thoughts/behaviours.

http://www.hope4ocd.com/foursteps.php

QUICK SUMMARY OF THE FOUR STEPS OF COGNITIVE BIOBEHAVIORAL SELF-TREATMENT FOR OCD

Step 1: RELABEL
Recognize that the intrusive obsessive thoughts and urges are the RESULT OF OCD.

Step 2: REATTRIBUTE
Realize that the intensity and intrusiveness of the thought or urge is CAUSED BY OCD; it is probably related to a biochemical imbalance in the brain.

Step 3: REFOCUS
Work around the OCD thoughts by focusing your attention on something else, at least for a few minutes: DO ANOTHER BEHAVIOR.

Step 4: REVALUE
Do not take the OCD thought at face value. It Is not significant in itself.

thanks,
spidy.