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    • Panic Attacks
    • Insomnia
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      • Contamination OCD
      • Existential OCD
      • Harm OCD
      • HOCD – “Gay OCD”
      • Hit and Run OCD
      • POCD: Pedophilic OCD
      • Relationship OCD
    • Depression
    • Social Anxiety
    • Health Anxiety
    • Trichotillomania
    • Dermatillomania (Skin Picking)
  • Resources
    • What is CBT?
    • How to Get Started with CBT
    • What Is Mindfulness?
    • Worksheets
    • How to Find the Right Psychotherapy for You in NYC
    • Out-of-state Resources
  • Training
    • The MCCBT externship
    • The MCCBT Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Mental Health Blog
  • Contact

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woman struggles to stop her intrusive thoughts, appears exasperated

How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts: A 4-Step Method for Intrusive Thinking

OCDBy Dr. Paul GreeneMay 4, 2026Leave a comment

If you’re trying to figure out how to stop obsessive thoughts, you’ve probably already noticed something frustrating: pushing them away doesn’t work—at least not for long. In fact, trying to suppress intrusive thoughts often makes them come back stronger. I’ve been a psychologist for 20 years and have treated many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).……

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