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Oct 2023
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5-minute meditation for OCD

BALANCE
About this episode

OCD can make your mind a scary and anxious place. And Balance meditation expert Ofosu fully understands this.

So in this 5-minute meditation, he guides you through two meditation techniques that have helped him manage his OCD symptoms: grounding and self compassion. You’ll experience the benefits within minutes.

For more OCD-related support, find Ofosu in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 00:00 Intro to Meditating with OCD 01:34 5-minute meditation for OCD


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