#5 When OCD tells you how to live life

#7 Stop Underestimating Yourself

In this episode I cover  * my experience with trying to prepare for future hardships  * why humans underestimate our ability to cope  * how this links with OCD recovery  * what the science says * how we can use this to help ourselves I referenced some articles in this episode. If you want to check them out see the bottom of these show notes. As always thank you for listening!  Lots of love  Lydia  Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience. American Psychologist. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.59.1.20 [https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.59.1.20] Bonanno, G. A. (2005). Resilience in the face of potential trauma. Current Directions in Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0963-7214.2005.00347.x [https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0963-7214.2005.00347.x] Beck, A. T., & Clark, D. A. (1997). An information processing model of anxiety. Behaviour Research and Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7967(97)00011-0 [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7967(97)00011-0] Clark, D. A., & Beck, A. T. (2010). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders.https://www.guilford.com/books/Cognitive-Therapy-of-Anxiety-Disorders/Clark-Beck/9781606234590 [https://www.guilford.com/books/Cognitive-Therapy-of-Anxiety-Disorders/Clark-Beck/9781606234590] Grupe, D. W., & Nitschke, J. B. (2013). Uncertainty and anticipation in anxiety. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3524 [https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3524] *I am not a medical professional. This is just my lived experience. Please consult a professional if you need help with your mental health.

#6 OCD Therapist Josh

In this episode, we hear from Josh, a therapist who mainly works with OCD, anxiety and ADHD. We cover * Josh's therapist journey * OCD and it's misconceptions * Approaches to OCD treatment and how they differ * OCD and trauma * The importance of self compassion inn OCD treatment * And more You can find Josh on TikTok @therapywithjosh or on Instagram @therapywith_josh You can find me on TikTok @purelylydia As always this is not a replacement for therapy. Please reach out to a medical professional if you are struggling with your mental health. With love! Lydia

#5 When OCD tells you how to live life

In this episode I talk about * Existential OCD * Why existential OCD made me question how I lived and spent my time * How OCD can latch to small experiences * Overcoming the thoughts and worries * Embracing being "boring" As always, this is not a replacement for medical advice or therapy. If you're struggling with OCD or any mental health issue, please reach out to a professional. You can find me on TikTok @purelylydia Thank you so much for listening!

#4 Ruby's OCD and Healing Journey

In this episode we hear from Ruby about her OCD and healing journey. Ruby discusses - how her OCD began - relationship OCD and compulsions - finding a therapist - her therapy journey - holistic healing and future goals Thank you so much to Ruby for sharing her story. I'm sure you will find listening to this super insightful - as I definitely did. You can find Ruby on TikTok @ruby_l97 You can find me on TikTok @purelylydia *Disclaimer - this is not intended to be medical advice. Please speak to a medical professional if you feel you need help or are curious about therapy or medication related to your mental health.

#3 Rachel's OCD Experience

In this episode we hear from Rachel about her OCD experience. Rachel discusses - how her OCD began - themes and compulsions - being misunderstood - therapy and therapists - current feelings and goals for the future Thank you so much to Rachel for sharing her story. Im sure you will find it just as insightful as I did. You can find Rachel on TikTok @rachocd You can find me on TikTok @purelylydia *Disclaimer - this is not intended to be medical advice. Please speak to a medical professional if you feel you need help or are curious about therapy or medication related to your mental health.