This week's post will be a continuation of the prior week speaking about OCD and how to deal with it; last time we noted that you should try relaxing, and to think of an obsession like a tight knot that you can undo by loosening it bit-by-bit (don't stop all at once). These are the first two steps, and in my opinion should be done in conjunction with the following;

First of all, it should be noted that OCD may be linked to wider anxities that fuel the compulsion - and once these other problems in your lfe are fixed, your obsession may dissipate as a result of a lack of 'fuel'.

For example, somebody with OCD regarding cleaning may have been brought up in a way that indoctrinated them into believing that cleanliness is everything, and then, in the future, be criticised and ignored by somebody they cared about. If they default to cleaning to try and get the attention of this person and to please them, it may become and obsession; a destructive habit built upon a destructive upbringing or other factors. Another example might be a failing marriage, or an abusive childhood.

These problems, if they exist, need to be worked on in order to see proper results pertaining to the OCD. If the issue is related to somebody's treatment of you, it may be best to try and assert yourself more often in order for both people to understand what is going on and then come to a conclusion that benefits both sides a good amount. If it is related to a deeper phsycological problem, it is always worth seeing and checking with a therapist.

By clearing up these wider problems, there often becomes far less of a reason to actually have OCD - and often times, it loosens the knot faster and more effectively than other methods.

Another reason OCD might be afflicting your life may be because of some kind of perpetual dissatisfaction - the feeling that no matter how hard you try to clean, there is always some kind of stain - either physically, or metaphorically, in the form of some kind of deeper psychological issue.

Returning to an example I made previously, one might say that somebody struggling with a rough, focused upbringing may be trying to "scrub out" their past in order to move on, but they are simply unable. The feel that regardless of what they do, there will always be that speck; that stain that pervades their life and sticks out conspicuously like a sore thumb to remind them of the things that they can never solve.

In this case, it is often an idea to seek help from a therapist who specialises in the utilisation of therapeutic hypnosis, which can help you to overcome your issues.

That's all for this week - just another two tips to keep you going. Next week should be the last, so keep going; we're almost there!

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