The OCD Stories Emily Hemendinger: Executive functioning, and decision making in OCD (#387)
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Jun 25, 2023 AI Snips
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IQ Test Mistake Revealing Rigidity
- Emily and her sister filled only part of an IQ test because they over-focused on perfectly shading bubbles.
- That event revealed early rigidity and prompted parental concern and later support.
Treat Executive Dysfunction Actively
- Seek therapy (ERP, CBT, ACT), occupational therapy, or coaching to improve executive skills and accommodations.
- Use DBT for emotion and stress management and request workplace or school supports.
Executive Skills Return With Symptom Reduction
- Reducing OCD symptoms often restores executive functioning because intrusive thoughts stop dominating attention.
- As obsessions quiet, people regain focus, memory, and task completion abilities.