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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 4 MIN

For When Mental Compulsions (Rumination, Checking, Reviewing Memories) Are Exhausting (And You Just Need Relief)

from Anxiously Capable | Real Talk on Anxiety, OCD and Mental Health · host Jess Eden | Therapy With Jess

Mental compulsions are invisible, but the exhaustion they cause is very real. In this short and supportive episode, I’m speaking to the moments when your brain won’t switch off — when the looping, scanning, checking, ruminating and mental rehearsals feel like they’ve taken over.You’ll hear: ✔️ Why mental compulsions are so exhausting ✔️ How OCD links certainty with safety ✔️ A gentle reframe to help you step out of mental checking ✔️ How to start reducing mental compulsions SAFELY. ✔️ A calm reminder that you’re not weak — you’re just exhausted from trying to feel safeIf you’re looking for deeper support around managing OCD, intrusive thoughts, or mental rumination, I share a bit about my OCD Action Plan course at the end of the episode.Click here to join the OCD Action Plan. 🎧 Save this one for the next time your brain feels like it just won’t stop.Lets Connect!Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠Follow the Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care.Take Care!Jess | Therapy with Jess

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Mental compulsions are invisible, but the exhaustion they cause is very real. In this short and supportive episode, I’m speaking to the moments when your brain won’t switch off — when the looping, scanning, checking, ruminating and mental rehearsals feel like they’ve taken over. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why mental compulsions are so exhausting ✔️ How OCD links certainty with safety ✔️ A gentle reframe to help you step out of mental checking ✔️ How to start reducing mental comp...

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