How to use the Neurocycle to break the cycle of OCD & manage intrusive thoughts

Get my new book here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to Neurocycle to break the cycles of OCD (obsessive-compulsive thinking) and avoid getting stuck in toxic thinking patterns and rumination. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-break-the-cycle-of-ocd-thinking-manage-intrusive-thoughts OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends today for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. -Jenni Kayne , my favorite online store, which has a beautiful selection of clothes and home goods that will become your favorite forever pieces! Get 15% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com . -Noom: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF . PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:50 What OCD thinking is 5:10 How OCD thinking can become a toxic thinking habit that affects your health 8:35 How to get out of “stuck” thinking and rumination through self-regulation 12:05 How helping others helps you! 13:00 Why OCD is not a brain disease 15:00 How OCD thinking becomes a coping mechanism 17:00 What you think about the most will grow and affect your wellbeing 21:00 How to use the Neurocycle mind management technique to heal OCD thinking ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.