Episode 14 Sensorimotor OCD In this episode of Purely OCD, Lauren and Kelley discuss Sensorimotor OCD. In this form of OCD, the obsessions involve concerns about being aware of a sensory experience forever. This subtype can also involve concerns about always having a thought or feeling. This is similar to having a song stuck in…
Read MoreEpisode 13 Pedophilia OCD In this episode, Kelley and Lauren talk about Pedophilia OCD (aka POCD). They discuss the obsessions common to this theme as well as typical compulsions – like avoidance and rumination. As usual, they consider some exposures that someone with this subtype might try in order to support their recovery.
Read MoreEpisode 12 Postpartum OCD In this episode of Purely OCD, Lauren and Kelley discuss Postpartum OCD (PPOCD) – that is, OCD that occurs in the period after birth. Harm OCD and Emotional Harm OCD often show up in this subtype.
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Episode 10 Moral Scrupulosity In this episode, Kelley and Lauren discuss Moral Scrupulosity OCD. They cover common obsessions, compulsions and exposures in this subtype. They answer your questions at the end as always. Lauren shares a tale – “Maybe, Maybe not” – and Kelley sinks a battleship. Please forgive the abrupt ending. Sometimes Instagram just…
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Episode 9 General Q&A In this episode, you show hosts Lauren and Kelley answer your questions about OCD for OCD awareness week. We cover how to do ERP when artificial exposures don’t cause you anxiety, how to find joy while living with anxiety and OCD greeting you first thing in the morning, alongside many other topics.
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Episode 8 Religious Scrupulosity In this episode of Purely OCD, Kelley and Lauren talk about religious scrupulosity, covering common obsessions, compulsions and treatment approach. As always, the spend a fair amount of time trying to bring humor to recovery by laughing at themselves and at the weird places OCD can take our minds.
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Episode 7 Sexual Orientation OCD In this episode, Lauren and Kelley discuss In this episode, Sexual Orientation OCD (formally known as Homosexual OCD) and the various manifestations in obsessions and compulsions. They also use concrete examples about what Exposure and Response Prevention might look like for those struggling with this theme.
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Episode 6 Relationship OCD In this episode, your show hosts Kelley and Lauren discuss Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the manifestations in obsessions and compulsions. They also talk about what Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) might look like for those struggling with this theme. As always, they answer your questions.
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Episode 5 Hit and Run OCD In this episode, Kelley and Lauren talk Hit and Run OCD – a specific variant of Harm OCD. They discuss common obsessions and compulsions as well as effective, evidence-based treatment: Exposure and Response Prevention. Lauren and Kelley show off their awesome merchandise courtesy of Sean Shinnock & Draw Your…
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Episode 4 Contamination OCD Kelley and Lauren talk about Contamination OCD including common obsessions as well as compulsions. They also discuss what treatment can look like and Exposures and Response Prevention (ERP) work.
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