Efforts to inhibit obsessive thoughts
a) may increase obsessional thinking and negative mood.
b) may be a helpful strategy for obsessive-compulsives to use.
c) result in other problems, such as stress-induced illnesses.
d) are easier if a significant other is involved to encourage and reinforce the suppression of obsessive thoughts.
a
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