Distinguish instrusive from regular thoughts?

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I have ocd and so does my son and he has periods of what he thinks ate bad intrusive thoughts, however he can’t tell whether they are intrusive thoughts or not – like how can he recognise them from normal thoughts? I really started to try to help him fight these thoughts and they stopped coming for a bit. The thoughts only ever came before when he was sad but now they stay for longer than before. I just don’t know how to help him any more.

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Hi

We want you to know that you can also contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential and unbiased help, information and support for people with OCD (and their family members too). Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand OCD and how it can impact a family’s life.

Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478 (this is a UK number).
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

You can also find out about support groups on our website – these are open to people with OCD and some involve family members too. They offer a safe place where you can talk openly about OCD and support and encourage other people too. Our information about UK-based groups can be found here:

• Local independent support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/local-support/
• OCD Action Skype/Phone/Zoom support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/ocd-action-skype-phone-zoom-support-groups/

If you don’t live in the UK, you can look for groups near you on the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) website. Look in the section “Find Help” and then under “Listing Types”, choose “Support Groups”: https://iocdf.org/

And please remember that you’re never alone – OCD Action is always here to help and support you.

Regards,

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Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as it’s been a while since you posted your topic.

We want to be sure you know that, in addition to contacting the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service, you can visit our website’s Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

You’ll find lots of helpful web-based resources on topics such as:
<ul class=”traditional-links”>
<li class=”page_item page-item-922″>An introduction to OCD
<li class=”page_item page-item-5669″>Assessment and Diagnosis
<li class=”page_item page-item-5610″>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention
<li class=”page_item page-item-9643″>Funding specialist treatment
<li class=”page_item page-item-9480″>Getting a Yes from the NHS
<li class=”page_item page-item-5613″>Good Quality CBT with ERP
<li class=”page_item page-item-5624″>Making the Most of Therapy
<li class=”page_item page-item-5627″>Medication for OCD
<li class=”page_item page-item-5598″>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
<li class=”page_item page-item-5665″>Preparing for a GP Appointment
<li class=”page_item page-item-5672″>Primary Care for Adults
<li class=”page_item page-item-6349″>Reassurance seeking
<li class=”page_item page-item-5675″>Secondary Care for Adult
<li class=”page_item page-item-5682″>Support for Families and Carers
<li class=”page_item page-item-9196″>Treatment Options
<li class=”page_item page-item-5632″>Treatments Not Recommended for OCD
<li class=”page_item page-item-5619″>What to Look for in a Therapist
<li class=”page_item page-item-5657″>Your Journey through the NHS

We hope you find this helpful!

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