Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior

The end result: increased self-control and enhanced self-command, resulting in heightened self-esteem.

The goal here is not to make obsessive thoughts simply disappear—they won’t, in the short run—but, rather, to be in control of your responses to them.

OCD is a tenacious enemy, but a strong-willed, motivated person can overcome it.

“It’s not me—it’s my OCD.”

Focus your attention on the mental and physical actions that will improve your life—that

The more you give in, the hungrier it gets.

how much they worry about how worried they are.

exposure and response prevention. The

“That’s just a senseless obsession. It’s a false message. I’m going to focus my attention on something else.” At this point, the automatic transmission in your brain begins to start working properly again.