who are you?

Well, my name is Lee, Lee Solomon.

Everyone could just call me Lee.

I've been a licensed mental health therapist for eight years.

I'm finishing my PhD.

I have like a year left.

It's kicking my butt.

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Can you explain how the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions and temporary relief and then more anxiety keeps someone trapped? Like how does that all work? It's so

fascinating.

It all starts with an intrusive thought.

And I just want to be clear.

We all get them.

Everyone gets intrusive thoughts.

I get them.

And I guess, what would you say are the first practical steps that maybe they can take now after listening to this? Would you suggest the writing one? Good, good, good