Episode 33 OCD, Relapse and Relapse Prevention In this Episode of Purely OCD, Lauren and Kelley talk about the process of recovery and the experience of relapse for those with OCD. They discuss some of the most critical aspects of relapse prevention. They also consider the degrees of the term “relapse” and what really constitutes…

Episode 35 OCD and the Holidays In this weeks episode, Kelley and Lauren discuss how OCD, phobias and anxiety can impact the holidays. They talk about all the myriad ways that OCD and other forms of anxiety can attack all holidays, with a special emphasis on Thanksgiving, given that it’s right around the corner.  Lauren…

Episode 29 OCD and Disgust In this episode of Purely OCD, Kelley and Lauren discuss how disgust can be a central emotional experience for those with OCD. They talk about how to work with disgust in the recovery process and answer questions from viewers. Sometimes people do compulsions in order to get rid of the…

Episode 27 OCD and Guilt In this episode of Purely OCD, Kelley and Lauren discuss how guilt can play a role in OCD. They also talk about the difference between guilt and shame. The two consider how to navigate the presence of guilt when it arises with OCD and also answer questions from the audience….

Episode 25 Q&A on OCD August 9th, 2021 In this episode of Purely OCD, Kelley and Lauren answer questions from viewers. Let’s get to those questions. But first, a word from your hosts: Kelley: I so love punching OCD in the face Lauren: It’s like one of my favorite pastimes actually Lauren and Kelley start…

Episode 22 Q&A on OCD April 26, 2021 Question: I heard there’s OCD related to wanting to hurt others. Is that true?  Many subtypes revolve around the potential for harming others, including Emotional Harm OCD and Physical Harm OCD. The treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), regardless of the theme. Question: I’ve been using…

Episode 23 Q&A on OCD July 2nd, 2021 In this episode of Purely OCD, Kelley and Lauren answer questions from viewers related to OCD and OCD recovery. Question 1: How do you best control Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Control is an interesting choice of words because OCD is a lot about control. We can’t control it,…