#11 Navigating the New Normal With OCD - Real Therapy Session Part 4 of 4 w/ "Liz"

19/05/2020 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11

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In this episode patient "Liz" goes into detail about her current opportunities to practice coping techniques for OCD and anxiety, particularly around the COVID crisis. This is the fourth and final episode of a four-part series following "Liz"’s progress. In this interview, "Liz" covers such timely topics as noticing when food planning shifts into OCD territory, shifting from panic to opportunity, and navigating social distancing when you feel over-responsible for others. They also discuss Dr. Witkin’s insights and how learning about others’ experiences of OCD has made "Liz" feel less alone.

1:54 Noticing when planning becomes compulsive 
6:38 Liz describes the physical sensations of a “not just right” feeling 
7:38 Shifting from panic to opportunity 
11:36 Why exposure therapy to a single trigger can help your anxiety across the board 
16:07 Navigating the added emotional and logistical challenges of social distancing  
20:24 You are not alone: common patterns in OCD 
27:18 How to push past perfectionism and get started on projects 
31:20 Why healing is an act of courage  

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