About this episode
🧠 Episode Summary:
In this podcast episode, two close friends delve into a journey of battling OCD, confronting alcohol dependency, and the transformative power of support. They discuss the daily challenges of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the spiral into substance use, and how a steadfast friendship became the cornerstone of recovery.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
The difference between mental compulsions and real problem-solving
Response prevention and OCD limits
Strategies that helped manage OCD
How to respond when intrusive thoughts hit
[00:00:01] Introduction to the episode
[00:01:45] Childhood with OCD: daily struggles
[00:02:20] The descent into alcohol use and memory loss
[00:04:15] Developing a new obsession
[00:05:41] Opening up to a trusted friend
[00:06:30] Realizing it’s OCD & taking the first step
[00:07:34] Obsessing over OCD and facing new problems
[00:08:54] Turning point towards healing
[00:09:20] Friendship that changed everything
[00:10:05] What helped the most in recovery
[00:12:50] Strategies that helped manage OCD
[00:14:50] The power of not answering OCD
[00:17:23] How a friend found a way to help
[00:19:13] Lessons learned and moving forward
[00:21:27] OCD has no limits: response prevention
[00:22:20] Encouragement for those struggling
[00:23:20] Closing reflections and final thoughts
👤 About the Host:
The OCD Whisperer Podcast is hosted by Kristina Orlova, LMFT, a licensed therapist who has helped hundreds of clients with OCD and anxiety using ERP, ACT, and ICBT.
🌐 Learn more: www.korresults.com
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