Should I fight the thoughts?

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Should I fight my intrusive OCD thoughts? My mother tells me don’t fight the thoughts but it’s so hard. She says to try to let them escape from my mind and that fighting will make them worse. Is that really true?

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Thanks very much for posting on the forums and sorry you haven’t had many replies yet. We just want you to know that you’re never alone and OCD Action is here to support you.

If you’d like to talk to or email someone who understands OCD, please contact our OCD Action Helpline.

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Forum Moderators here:

Thanks very much for posting on the forums and sorry you haven’t had many replies yet. We just want you to know that you’re never alone and OCD Action is here to support you.

If you’d like to talk to or email someone who understands OCD, please contact our OCD Action Helpline.

You can get confidential information about and support from a Helpline volunteer who understands how OCD can impact your life. Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

We hope this is helpful,

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