Some good ocd remedies.....?

Question

um, im already on some medication, specifically zoloft. everythings great and i dont want to change my dosage. im just having some problems with the ocd. im doing these little rituals and i wanted to know if there are any things i can do to lessen them

thanks a bunch :)

Answer 1

You need to be AWARE of the time and the reasons behind why you are doing these rituals.  Your psychologist should have spoken with you about some of the reasons, but youre going to have to be the person to stop it when it arises.

Answer 2

For now, depends what the rituals are. With the intrusive thoughts, try distraction techniques - when they come into your mind try to think of something else, imagine something (e.g. a beach) or do something that preoccupies your mind. Do not go over the thoughts in your mind or try to rationalise them.

With the rituals (depends what it is), once you have done it, stick a post it note which writes that you have already done it.

Also, do not underestimate the importance of self-care such as eating regular meals, cutting out smoking, alcohol etc, exercise, doing activities you enjoy.

If these rituals are distressing, and/or preventing you from doing things, you might want to have the medication reassessed in the future.