Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Bryony Gordon on OCD, Overcoming Addiction and Building Mental Resilience #314
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Nov 23, 2022 Bryony Gordon is a mental health advocate, journalist, and bestselling author, known for her candid discussions on social media and mental wellness. In this conversation, she shares her harrowing experience with OCD, revealing the dark thoughts and behaviors that led to addiction and body image struggles. Bryony emphasizes the impact of social media on self-esteem and explores the complexities of recovery, urging a shift in how we define success. Her journey through running marathons highlights the importance of self-acceptance and connection in overcoming life's challenges.
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Early OCD Struggles
- Bryony Gordon experienced OCD from a young age, initially fearing AIDS and obsessively washing her hands.
- Later, she developed intrusive thoughts, fearing she might be a serial killer, exacerbated by societal misunderstandings of OCD.
Early Drinking
- Bryony started drinking alcoholically at 14, consuming a large amount of vodka and cider with a friend.
- Despite the negative experience, she continued drinking the next weekend, demonstrating early addictive tendencies.
Success Masking Addiction
- Bryony's outward success masked her alcoholism, highlighting how addiction can hide behind societal metrics.
- She realized that constantly trying to prove she wasn't an alcoholic kept her trapped in the cycle.
