Get to know OCD

OCD doesn't look the same from person to person. This video dives into the different forms of obsessions and compulsions. Use the chapters below to explore the specific OCD subtypes that we cover and gain a better understanding of this complex condition.Show Notes:0:00 Intro0:55 Contamination OCD2:07 Checking OCD3:05 Pedophilic OCD3:47 Relationship OCD4:07 Sexual Orientation OCD4:32 Harm OCD5:19 Scrupulosity OCD 6:44 Perinatal OCD7:24 Pure O OCD7:59 Real Event OCD8:42 Perfectionist OCD ("Just Right")9:37 How To Treat OCDFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress and content creator Caroline Klidonas joins the Get to Know OCD podcast to dive into the complexities of false memory OCD. This challenging subtype of OCD can make you question your own memories and even your sense of reality. In this episode, Caroline opens up about her personal experience with false memory OCD, how she's learned to manage it, and offers insights for others facing similar struggles. Show notes:0:00 Intro1:36 A Poem About OCD2:53 False Memory OCD7:22 Life With OCD Before Therapy 13:36 Sticking With ERP17:28 How Real OCD Feels20:30 Shame And Guilt Of OCD23:00 Toughest Exposure Therapy23:54 How OCD Interferes With Your Own Treatment25:56 Life With OCD Post Therapy 29:40 Carolina’s New Film33:19 Knowing OCD Will Never Go Away37:54 “Oh I Have A Little OCD Too”41:19 Opening Up About Taboo Thoughts45:32 What Carolina’s Excited About48:08 Therapy Is Not A Sign Of WeaknessFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recognizing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a crucial first step in seeking help, whether for yourself or someone you know. In this video, we detail the most common symptoms — both physical and mental — associated with OCD. Stick with us to gain valuable insights into this often misunderstood condition.Show Notes:0:00 Intro1:07 Keep This In Mind2:04 Sign #1 4:09 Safety Behaviors5:27 Sign #27:28 Sign #3 9:02 Sign #4 (1/3 of people with OCD will turn to this)10:35 Sign #5 12:21 How To Overcome OCDFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uma Chatterjee is a leading neuroscientist and researcher specializing in OCD. She bridges her lived experience and rigorous science to understand the disorder that’s impacted her as long as she can remember. In this episode of the Get to know OCD podcast, Uma simplifies the latest OCD research and shares why she’s driven to understand the disorder as deeply as possible.Show Notes:0:00 Intro2:07 If OCD Research Were A Cheese2:53 What Drives Uma’s Research5:40 Why OCD Research Is Difficult 7:49 Misunderstanding OCD9:03 Breaking The Molds Of A Researcher10:25 Explaining OCD In Simple Terms14:48 Is OCD Genetic?16:35 The Harm Of Pseudo-Science20:40 Possible OCD Research Breakthroughs24:18 Uma’s Goals27:38 Uma’s Struggles With OCD 39:35 Evidence-Based Treatment42:39 Dunning-Kruger Effect 47:48 Uma’s Advice To Those Affected By OCD You can follow Uma’s latest research here: ⁠https://umarchatterjee.com/research/⁠She also hosts her own podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/umarchatterjeeFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does my partner truly love me? Are they really the "right one"? These questions are the norm for those struggling with relationship OCD (ROCD). If you're battling these same doubts about your relationships, this video is for you. In this explainer, we dive into the complexities of ROCD, its impact on your relationships, and ways to manage it.Show notes:0:33 What Is Relationship OCD?2:17 OCD Nickname's6:41 Overcoming Relationship OCD9:39 ROCD's Effects On Relationship10:57 Hope For Couples12:24 What To Do If You Have ROCDFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the outside, Brad Feld seems unfazed. Since 1987, Brad has blazed an impressive career as an early-stage investor and entrepreneur in tech. But internally, Brad has been battling OCD for nearly 60 years. In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Brad opens up about how he has navigated life and achieved success while experiencing OCD, why he’s so open about his struggles, and much more.Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicidal ideation. NOCD is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect to the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.Show Notes0:00 Intro1:07 If OCD Was A Movie Title1:58 Underlying Obsessions 3:38 How OCD Has Affected Brad’s Life At Different Points11:02 Mental Exhaustion And OCD15:06 Separating The Obsessions And The Compulsions20:15 Why Brad Speaks Openly About Mental Health 30:42 Dispelling OCD Misconceptions37:27 Brad’s Purpose40:27 Brad’s Advice For His Younger Self 51:18 What Companies Can Do For Mental Health55:12 Post-Therapy Movie Titles58:30 OutroFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"OCD is just germaphobia" or "OCD is a superpower" — these are just a few of the myths associated with OCD. Spoiler alert: neither are true. Both are examples of all-too-common misconceptions about OCD.In this special episode of our OCD Deep Dive series, we go mythbusting on OCD and give you the realities of the disorder. 0:00 Intro0:52 Myth #1 3:29 Myth #25:06 Myth #37:50 Myth #48:46 Myth #511:37 ReviewFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, songwriter, and YouTube creator Cami Petyn has used her growing platform for OCD advocacy. Her struggles with OCD have been at the center of many songs and videos she's created. In this episode of the Get to know OCD podcast, Cami tells us why she's so big on OCD awareness and how the disorder has affected her life. Show notes:0:00 Intro1:39 Before OCD Diagnosis5:11 Why Does It Feel So Real?7:57 Getting Help From NOCD10:17 Fan Reactions 11:42 If OCD Was A Song13:12 What OCD Preys On14:47 OCD Is Awkward16:53 Living With OCD On A Daily Basis 21:34 ERP Therapy24:49 “Oh I Have A Little OCD Too”25:54 Why Cami Uses Her Platform For OCD Awareness26:30 Mental Compulsions 28:36 Life-Changing Therapy30:47 Why OCD Is So Misunderstood 32:28 What Cami Wants To Do With Her Platform 33:33 How OCD Affects Family Members36:08 Biggest Shift After Treatment38:57 Relationship OCD43:24 What Cami Hears From Others About OCD45:33 Cami’s Advice To Those With OCDFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our brand-new series, OCD Deep Dive! In this series, NOCD Chief Clinical Officer Patrick McGrath will give you a detailed breakdown about all things OCD. In the debut episode, we're explaining OCD as a whole — what is it, living with it, how to treat it, and more. Show Notes0:00 Intro1:00 What Is OCD?5:04 OCD Misconceptions 6:18 Living With OCD10:24 OCD Treatment Is Available13:13 Does OCD Go Away? Follow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never one to shy away from joking about ANY topic, comedian Maria Bamford joins us for the fourth episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast. In this candid interview, she opens up about battling OCD throughout her life and navigating her Hollywood career through it — all while making us laugh along the way.Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicide. NOCD is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect to the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.Show Notes:0:00 Intro 1:58 OCD-Related Sounds 4:47 Being Open About OCD8:16 Emotions Of OCD13:32 Therapy Is A Process15:08 Finding The Right Help18:55 Noooo-CD! Web Series20:08 Time Spent In Your Own Head22:31 OCD Flare Ups During Free Time25:33 Others Understanding Your OCD29:08 Just “Stop Thinking” About It30:12 Exposure Therapy And Therapy 30:56 Future Of OCD Therapy 35:17 Maria’s Advice For Those With OCD36:58 Therapeutic Comedy  39:12 Caregiver Experience 44:27 OutroFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.