Confessing intrusive thoughts is a uniquely pernicious OCD ritual, but once the practice is identified, it can be relatively straightforward to address.

Stopping an OCD attack includes keeping a log of causes, using mindfulness meditation to refocus thoughts, and reminding oneself that thoughts are not dangerous and will go away.

Far from being a behavioural quirk, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a debilitating condition with complex causes that we're just beginning to understand. We should treat it as such, and stop with ...

OCD sufferers may compulsively confess intrusive thoughts to receive reassurance and reduce anxiety. Practicing exposure response prevention therapy can help interrupt the cycle of confession.