Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - With Alex Reynolds

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (NOT impulsive thoughts, as we discuss in this episode) and compulsive behaviors. OCD is one of the most misunderstood and mischaracterized mental health diagnoses, and the term "OCD" is often used to describe patterns of perfectionism, rigidity, and high achievement that typically have more in common with generalized anxiety disorder. Exposure and response prevention is a treatment for OCD involving intentionally creating situation which trigger your intrusive thoughts but using coping skills rather than compulsive behaviors to reduce the distress caused by the exposure. In this episode I discuss OCD and ERP with Alexandra (Alex) Reynolds, an OCD peer support specialist who has some amazing insights to offer. I know that you will benefit from her wisdom and experience.

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There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles. This podcast is my attempt to synthesize my personal knowledge with my professional knowledge.