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Apr 2023
1h 7m

Releasing Obsessive Thoughts: Rumination...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Forrest and Dr. Rick delve into a frequently requested topic: how we can let go of obsessive and intrusive thoughts. They explore why we get trapped in certain thoughts, the negative effects of rumination, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They also discuss facing our fears, which allows us to get close enough to a problem that we can do something abo ... Show More
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