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MASTERPOST: Redirects for OCD

When you get the urge to compulse, it’s helpful to have a neutral activity to redirect to as you agree not to engage in the compulsion. I’m compiling a list - please reblog and add your personal favorites! (Not all of these will work for everyone - some could be soothing to some, triggering/compulsive for others) Songs to Sing Fifty Nifty United States The ABCs, backwards Poems to Memorize The Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll Puzzles Ken-Ken/Sudoku Crossword puzzles Logic puzzles

Electronic Games to Play Tetris Candy Crush 2048 Categories - pick a category and name something for each letter example categories: Accessories, Bands, Countries, Diseases, Electronic devices, Flowers, Girls’ names, Harry Potter characters, Ice cream flavors, Joke topics, Karaoke songs, Languages, Movie titles, Nearby locations, Objects in your home, Plants, Qualities of people, Recess activities, Sports teams, Travel methods, Universities, Vacation spots, Weather patterns, eXtracurricular activities from high school, Yellow things, Zoo animals (see what I did there? I use this one a lot)

Crafty Activities Knitting/crocheting Embroidery Coloring (not just for kids anymore!) Sculpey Jewelry-making Household Tasks (compulsive for many, but not for all) Wash the dishes Clean a room in your home Cook a meal or baking a comforting treat to share Activities involving other people Call/text a friend or family member (about something other than your obsessions!) Make plans to visit or skype with a faraway friend Make plans to hang out with a nearby friend Go for a walk with someone Play a board game together Exercise - great for combatting anxiety in the short- and long-run! Go for a walk or jog Do yoga Do jumping jacks Find a fun workout DVD or go to the gym Self-Care Paint your nails Do your hair or makeup Take a shower or bath Brew some herbal tea Massage your shoulders

Learn Something New Do Sporcle quizzes (they also have an app) Use Duolingo or another method to learn a new language Practice an instrument Carefree/Funny TV Shows Gilmore Girls Friends Spongebob Squarepants Movies Classic Disney movies (singalong element is a bonus!) 10 Things I Hate About You The Harry Potter series

Youtube Videos Makeup tutorials (ex: Tanya Burr, Ingrid Nilsen, Chanel Boateng) ASMR videos (ex: GentleWhispering, ASMRrequests, Laura Lemurex ASMR) Book reviews (ex: Little Book Owl, Katytastic, Jesse the Reader) Funny videos (add your favorites!)

Podcasts The JV Club Mike and Tom Eat Snacks The Moth* This American Life* RadioLab Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me! Ask Me Another (*tends to have heavier material) Books (I’ve found audiobooks to be the most helpful) The Harry Potter series **IMPORTANT: these activities are for beating compulsions, not for fighting obsessions! The goal is to let your obsessions be and to move on with your life - redirects can help you move on when you feel anxious.**

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When you feel like a failure

1. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone. There are SO MANY OTHERS who feel the same way, too. 2. Remember it’s a pattern and you often feel this way. You know your inner critic always seeks to bring you down! 3. Remind yourself you’re trying to make progress and to change. Your heart is in the right place – so be patient with yourself. 4. Forgive yourself for failing or for saying something stupid. Cut yourself some slack, forget it, let it go, and start again. 5. Try to spend time with people who accept you as you are, and who sees your strengths and good points, your potential, and true worth. 6. Don’t think about your failures. They are firmly in the past. Visualise yourself being someone that you’re proud of, and you like! 7. Be kind, and understanding and gentle with yourself. You’ll find you feel much better if you don’t demand so much.