In this episode, I want to discuss a common idea that comes up a lot with my clients, the idea of wishing their experience with OCD & Anxiety was different. I often hear people say, "I wish I just had that theme" or "I wish I was like that person". This can be a big barrier to recovery so I want to address it head-on in this episode.

What is Rumination?

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In this episode, we are going to discuss rumination or ruminating thoughts. It is a mental behaviour that we engage in that stimulates the loop of anxiety and keeps us stuck. So in this episode, I am going to discuss what rumination means, what causes it so we can break...

Different Types of OCD

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What are the different subtypes of OCD? 

OCD is composed of two primary components, obsessions and compulsions. And while the treatment process is virtually the same, regardless of the subtype, the experience of living with OCD is very different for every...