How to use the Neurocycle to break the cycle of OCD & manage intrusive thoughts

<p>Get my new book here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to Neurocycle to break the cycles of OCD (obsessive-compulsive thinking) and avoid getting stuck in toxic thinking patterns and rumination.</p> <p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-break-the-cycle-of-ocd-thinking-manage-intrusive-thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-Best Fiends: <strong>Download Best Fiends today for free</strong> <strong>on the Apple App Store or Google Play.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Jenni Kayne</strong>, my favorite online store, which has a beautiful selection of clothes and home goods that will become your favorite forever pieces! <strong>Get 15% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: </strong><a href="https://jennikayne.com/"><u><strong>https://jennikayne.com</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Noom: For your special offer see: </strong><a href="https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&amp;sp=adresults&amp;utm_source=cleaningupthementalmess&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=drleaf&amp;type=bakedin&amp;group=audio&amp;step=pros&amp;lang=en&amp;isvanity=y#/"><u><strong>noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>3:50</strong> What OCD thinking is</p> <p><strong>5:10</strong> How OCD thinking can become a toxic thinking habit that affects your health</p> <p><strong>8:35</strong> How to get out of “stuck” thinking and rumination through self-regulation</p> <p><strong>12:05</strong> How helping others helps you!</p> <p><strong>13:00</strong> Why OCD is not a brain disease</p> <p><strong>15:00</strong> How OCD thinking becomes a coping mechanism</p> <p><strong>17:00</strong> What you think about the most will grow and affect your wellbeing</p> <p><strong>21:0