For When Intrusive Thoughts Feel So Real (And What to Do About It)

Do your intrusive thoughts ever feel too real? This short, calming episode is here for the moments when anxiety and OCD make your thoughts feel overwhelming, scary, and deeply personal — even though they’re not. I’ll gently walk you through why intrusive thoughts latch onto the things you care about most, why they don’t mean anything about who you are, and how OCD tricks you into believing they do. You’ll hear: ✔️ Why OCD targets your values and identity ✔️ Why thoughts can feel...

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Welcome to Anxiously Capable—the mental health podcast for anxious humans, and overthinkers who struggle with anxiety, OCD and self trust. Every week, therapist Jess Eden shares tips to help you stop spiralling, feel safe again and live a life that isn't controlled by anxiety and OCD.Because your mind might be chaotic, but your life doesn’t have to be. These episodes are your weekly reminder you can have an anxious brain and still do the hard things.Around here, anxiety and OCD don’t get the final say—you do.Grab your headphones… let’s get into it.