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Hello, everybody. Welcome back! Today, we’re going to get a little paradoxical. We’re diving into something different—how to make your OCD worse. Of course, the goal here is not to actually make it worse, but to help you recognize behaviors that can keep you stuck in the OCD cycle, so you can start doing the […]

September 11, 2024

#195 – 5 Surefire Ways to Make OCD Worse (And What to Do Instead)

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

Welcome back, everybody. Today, we’re diving into a question I get all the time—how do I do exposures for intrusive thoughts? If you haven’t asked this question yourself, you’ve probably wondered about it or Googled it at some point. It’s a common question, especially for those beginning their recovery journey with OCD. But here’s the […]

#194 – From Subtypes to Core Fears: Understanding and Treating Intrusive Thoughts

September 4, 2024

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips