OCD: My Story

IMPOWERED: ED & MH Recovery

In this solo episode, I tell my OCD story from my heart. I divulge all the way in which OCD manifested itself in my life and wrecked havoc on my existence. Through my story, I dismantle the myths and misconceptions that surround the concept of OCD and shed light on the embarrassing, sometimes ridiculous ways in which it can dictate your existence. I also share how I have overcome my OCD and become stronger in the face of my Eating Disorder doing so.

In this episode:

• My childhood with OCD
  
• Harm OCD
  
• Magical thinking
  
• Intrusive thoughts
  
• Contamination OCD
  
• Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
  
• OCD expectation vs. reality
  
• How my OCD gave life to my Eating Disorder
  
• Overcoming obsessions and compulsions
  
• OCD/ED treatment
  
• & so much more!
  

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Plug in and prepare to be IMPOWERED

Connect with Me:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im_powering/?hl=en

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Support Services:

• Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14
  
• Beyond Blue Support Service: Call 1300 22 4636
  
• The butterfly foundation: Call 1800 HOPE (1800 33 4673) https://butterfly.org.au
  
• Kids helpline: Call 1800 55 1800
  
• Eating disorders Victoria: 1300 550 236 https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au
  
• National Eating Disorders Collaboration: https://nedc.com.au
  
• Eating Disorders Queensland: https://eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au
  
• General Mental Health Support Services (Helplines/Hotlines): https://www.mentalhealthhelp.com.au/service-directory/helplines/

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