In this episode, we go through some of the wider factors that can make someone more susceptible to OCD, and some things that might have made previous therapy unsuccessful. Laura Mole talks through a way to build some self-compassion and Jessica Hayes shares some tips for those who are neurodivergent too. As always, we talk things through with a bit of humour and a whole lot of validation. So grab a brew, settle in, and listen to some friends get passionate about OCD.

Time Stamps

00:40 Introduction and hello

01:20 Exposure lab feedback

05:30 Brain spam- our intrusive thoughts feature

13:40 Jess' book for children to protect people from OCD

15:55 Coping skills to tolerate exposures

18:04 Laura gets lost

18:35 Window of tolerance and why ERP is sometimes too hard

20:25 How self-care fits into OCD therapy

22:32 Responsive self-care vs self-care compulsions

30:00 A list for when your amygdala is driving the bus and how loved ones can help

32:40 Self-esteem and how this plays into OCD

35:00 Neurodivergent self-regulation and sensory needs

41:20 Building self-compassion to help OCD

44:20 Laura's self-compassion exercise

49:40 OCD Wins of the Week

52 :00 Exposure Lab

54:30 Goodbyes

For the book referenced in the episode, you can find it at www.reimaginetherapy.co.uk

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Content Warnings:

We do reference some thoughts that people may find distressing so please listen with caution if this is you, and take a break if you need to.

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