Intrusive thoughts may cause distress and affect your quality of life. It may be hard to focus on other things or do your day-to-day activities. In this video, learn about grounding techniques, which are one strategy for coping with intrusive thoughts.
You can read about more ways to cope with intrusive thoughts here.
References
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Intrusive thoughts.
International OCD Foundation. (n.d.). What is OCD?
Oklahoma TF-CBT. (2016). Grounding.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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