You don t want to be searching for a rubber band in the middle of a panic attack.
Snapping a rubber band on your wrist for ocd.
I am not sure i trust my psychiatrist on this might need to find a new one but when i told her about intrusive thoughts she suggested the wrist rubber band technique of having this rubber band on your wrist and snapping it as you have intrusive thoughts to distract you from the thought.
The rubber band trick is kind of old school and has mostly fallen out of favor in the ocd treatment community.
Snapping a rubber band.
Also keep a bottle water available for hydrating your body.
Use the elastic rubberband snap.
The article suggested a rubber band technique for stopping thoughts.
Then when you experience symptoms anxiety snap it again and repeat to yourself what you need to remember whether it s the affirmation or the tips for overcoming your panic attack or anxiety.
Whenever an unwanted thought enters your mind.
Snap the rubber band against your wrist 3 times.
The rubber band is a pattern breaker that gets your attention and reminds you that you are choosing a new behavior.
By snapping a rubber band on your wrist whenever you notice yourself obsessing you can bring yourself back into the moment and respond to the thought differently.
Keep it on your wrist so it is there at all times.
It may sting a little.
Has the rubber band technique worked for you.
Repeat what you want to remember as you re snapping it.