An OCD Tracking Diary

Hello Everyone,

As I restart my blog, I’m facing a few glitches, but with a bit of luck and patience, I’ll get everything sorted out. I hope you’re all doing well!

One of the first exercises I assign to my OCD clients is maintaining a diary of their obsessions and compulsions. Until now, I've allowed clients the freedom to create their own formats, but I realized it was time to design a diary that captures the essential information needed to tailor their treatment plans. In this week's blog post, I'm excited to share the latest version of the diary format that I’m currently using with my OCD clients. This format will also be included in an online OCD course I hope to complete soon (more on that later).

The diary is structured to cover a typical week, encouraging you to track your obsessions and compulsions, reflect on your responses to them, note any progress, and set goals for the coming week.

That’s all for this week! If you decide to use the diary, I would greatly appreciate any feedback (positive or negative) you might have.

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Thank you for reading! If you have thoughts or experiences related to this topic, feel free to share them in the comments and I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you.

I hope you find this diary useful. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out — I’m here to help.

Please remember, this post is not a substitute for therapy. If you're struggling with anxiety or OCD, I encourage you to consult a qualified therapist.

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Stay safe,

Dr. Bob

Here is the diary: OCD Tracking Diary