ABOUT THIS EPISODE
OCD isn't about being neat and tidy, and it's not "just anxiety." In this episode, we break down what obsessive compulsive disorder actually is: what intrusive thoughts really are, what compulsions can look like, and why OCD themes can be so misunderstood. If you've ever wondered what to say (or not say) to someone with OCD, this one's for you.
This is the episode to send to family, friends, colleagues — anyone who wants to understand OCD without googling their way into misinformation.
Podcast by:
Laura Mole, Adv. Dip, MBACP OCD specialist therapist
and
Jessica Hayes, Msc PGDip, BABCP Accred OCD and perinatal specialist therapist
Edited by Christian Nickson
Time Stamps:
00:58 Introduction to the episode
02:52 What obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) really is
04:28 Everybody gets intrusive thoughts
06:00 What compulsions can be
07:17 What do the OCD themes mean?
10:00 Don't ask what the thoughts are
12:25 OCD or anxiety? What is the difference?
19:00 Why this episode?
22:05 You don't need to understand their OCD
25:05 What someone with OCD wants you to know
26:20 What therapy for OCD does
27:09 They haven't picked this
29:30 A message for loved ones of those with OCD
32:25 Common OCD themes
38:10 Contamination and just right OCD
42:30 Which episode themes you can check out
43:15 Goodbyes
Get in Touch:
Got intrusive thoughts to share or questions for us:
Email us at ocdcollectiveuk@gmail.com
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For our individual OCD pages, you can find Laura on Tiktok and Instagram as @ocdtherapylaura and Jess as @jess_helps_your_ocd
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Content Warnings:
We do reference some thoughts that people may find distressing so please listen with caution if this is you, and take a break if you need to.
Disclaimer:
This podcast provides educational content only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support, please contact a mental health professional for advice and support.
