[domusliber]

I have extreme anxiety, caused by OCD where the compulsions are mental rather than physical rituals. Looking through this article, all of the tips are tremendously powerful.

Unfortunately, they're things that have taken me over 5 years to really become aware of, accept, practice--oh man, is persevering difficult--make mistakes, and finally get better at. Unfortunately, as with many mental habits, it's really, really hard to implement advice when other people just tell it to you. It's a much longer process than that.

Still, all the points are great.

[amelius]

Hi, fellow OCD sufferer here.

Are you using dietary supplements to treat your OCD/anxiety?

I've found some helpful pointers here [1][2][3], but I'm only starting to explore the field.

[1] Overcoming Ocd & Depression: My Personal Journey and Recovery, White, David B.

[2] http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/natural-healing-of-ob...

[3] http://www.ocd-free.org

[mercer]

> Unfortunately, as with many mental habits, it's really, really hard to implement advice when other people just tell it to you. It's a much longer process than that.

This is perhaps where a therapist can provide a lot of benefit. My experience is that knowing something usually has only minimal impact on actually affecting change. Having someone go through it with you, give you 'homework' and/or keep you accountable is crucial.