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OCD and Anxiety Disorders with Kimberley Quinlan

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Jun 2, 2025
Join Kimberley Quinlan, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of CBTschool.com, as she unpacks the complexities of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She distinguishes between obsessions and compulsions, revealing how trauma can link to OCD. Kimberley shares insights on effective treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and the significance of self-compassion in recovery. She also addresses common stigmas that hinder treatment, and emphasizes the importance of personalized care and support for those battling OCD.
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ANECDOTE

Kimberley's OCD Diagnosis Story

  • Kimberley Quinlan was diagnosed with OCD after years of treating it in others and didn't initially catch it herself.
  • Her OCD symptoms followed a massive wave of PTSD, illustrating how conditions can dynamically interact.
INSIGHT

OCD Misunderstood as Quirk

  • OCD involves intrusive, unwanted obsessions and compulsions that take over daily functioning.
  • It is often misunderstood as a quirky behavior rather than a painful mental health condition.
ANECDOTE

Examples of OCD Themes

  • OCD obsessing can revolve around harm, morality, relationships, contamination, and even sexuality.
  • People experiencing OCD in these forms are often the kindest, contrary to their intrusive thoughts.
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