OCD Center of LA

Our willingness to feel emotions allows them to quiet down. ✨ #emotions #mindfulness #meditation #metta #buddhism #yoga #jackkornfield #spirituality #yogi #lovingkindness #growth #healing #spiritualpath #spiritualpractice #strength #feels

Turn any activity into a mindful one! Focus on your senses, breathe deeply, and single-task. Practice being in the present moment, whether you’re brushing your teeth or cooking. 🧘‍♂️🌸 #Mindfulness #ocd

🧠✨ Thought-Action Fusion (TAF) is a cognitive distortion where thoughts feel like actions. For those with OCD, this can cause immense guilt and anxiety over intrusive thoughts, leading to compulsive behaviors. Remember, thoughts are just thoughts—they don’t define you! #ocd

Every expert was once a beginner. Managing anxiety is like learning a new skill: it starts with embracing discomfort. Each time you practice, you grow stronger. Progress isn't about perfection; it's about persistence. Keep going! 💪💖 #AnxietyManagement #ProgressNotPerfection

Just a reminder! #ocd #anxiety

ERP is vital for managing anxiety and OCD, but it can be challenging. Common roadblocks include the fear of discomfort, lack of support, and inconsistent practice. Start small, build a support system, and stick to a regular schedule to overcome these barriers. You’ve got this!

What questions about OCD or a related anxiety disorder would you like answered? Feel free to let me know in the comments! If you're interested in learning more about OCD, head to our website (link is in the bio)! #ocd

Have you heard of thought suppression before? If you're interested in learning more about thought suppression and OCD in general, head to our website (link is in the bio)! #ocd #mindfulness #acceptance #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety

Reminder- Progress is not linear! Making any kind of change is hard. We might not always be able to resist compulsions. And that's okay! The most impactful thing that you can do is continue to return to this work, regardless of how you did the day before.  Keep coming back!

Be sure to check out our Instagram livestream happening today with Habit Aware, where Chanel Taghdis, an OCDLA therapist, will be talking about treatment for BFRBs and her own lived experience with them. The livestream is scheduled for today May 22nd, at 11 a.m. PST.

There are many other types of BFRBs than the ones listed below like hair cutting, hair biting, lip biting and tongue chewing. If you’re interested in learning more about BFRBs, check out Reflections, our weekly e-lesson for those with BFRBs (link is in the bio)!

Be sure to check out our Instagram livestream with Habit Aware, where Chanel Taghdis, an OCDLA therapist, will be talking about treatment for BFRBs and her own lived experience with them. The livestream is scheduled for tomorrow, May 22nd, at 11 a.m. PST! #bfrb

Chanel Taghdis, MFT and therapist at the OCD Center of Los Angeles, will be speaking with Aneela, the founder of Habit Aware about the treatment for BFRBs and her own lived experience with them. Be sure to join our Instagram Livestream this Wednesday, May 22nd at 11 a.m. PST.

Backdoor Spike will push you to work on accepting your intrusive thoughts, despite feeling less distressed by them. It will push you to tolerate the doubt, guilt, or shame you may feel about having these thoughts and feel less anxious about them.  #ocd #MindfulLiving

@TWLOHA Yes!

Little victories are still victories—be proud of them too.

Harm OCD can appear in many different ways for many different people. The list below highlights some commonly used exposures. Though it should be said, exposures need to be tailored to the specifics of your obsession and fear.

@ocdrecovery So true!

Chronic guilt was more crushing than anxiety for many years. #ocdlife

For individuals with Harm OCD, we may feel pushed to take steps to prevent any possible harm that could come to ourselves or someone we love.  You can learn more about OCD and the treatment for it on our blog (which is linked in our bio).  #ocd #anxiety #MentalHealthMonth

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is a great time to focus on managing your #stress levels. Take a minute to relax with this science-based exercise—you deserve it! ⏲️🧠

One of our new returning staff therapists, Erica Russell, LMFT, LPCC, wrote an amazing article on our blog about Postpartum OCD. If you are interested in working with Erica or learning more about Postpartum OCD, check out our new blog post. The link is in the bio! #postpartum