Get to know OCD

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.

Sam Temple is a multi-hyphenated creator — podcaster, DIY, artist, and more. Before Sam was diagnosed with OCD, she used creativity as an outlet to distract herself from anxiety and other emotions spurred by OCD. In this interview, she tells us how she's come to live with OCD and the person she is now, and will always be.Show Notes:0:00 Intro2:00 If OCD Was A Food Dish Or Recipe2:54 Not Knowing You Have OCD5:15 Health-Related Anxiety8:30 Being Creative With OCD12:12 How Sam Got Help14:05 Starting ERP16:17 Thinking “What If”19:28 The Many Emotions Of OCD24:46 Using Projects As A Distraction26:58 Taking The Stigma Away From OCD29:38 Specialized Treatment vs. Generalized Treatment36:28 Existential OCD39:04 Change Your Behaviors, Not Your Thoughts42:14 Overcoming Fears With Probabilities 45:01 Sam’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.

Howie Mandel joins us on the second episode of the Get to know OCD podcast. He opens up about his lifelong struggles with OCD despite being in the public eye for much of his career — from being a comedian to a TV personality to a podcaster.Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Welcome Howie Mandel 2:39 OCD Prevalence 6:39 Howie's Pet Peeve9:01 OCD Emotions11:28 Why Howie Doesn't Shake Hands16:27 Living With OCD26:17 Valuing Mental Health More30:52 "Life Is Hard"32:00 Therapy35:04 Howie's Regret38:16 Feeling Great When You Have OCD41:32 Howie's AdviceFollow 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 the first-ever episode of the Get To Know OCD podcast. Host Dr. Patrick McGrath is joined by NOCD CEO and cofounder Stephen Smith. Stephen takes us inside his life-long struggles with OCD, how NOCD came to be, and his plans to continue to tackle the issue.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.

Tune in each week for a deep dive into all things OCD with host Dr. Patrick McGrath, NOCD's Chief Clinical Officer. We’ll be sharing inspiring real-life stories of people who’ve faced OCD and came out the other side, as well as practical tips for understanding and tackling OCD. We hope you enjoy the podcast and it helps you get to know OCD.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.