Harm OCD is an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder subtype focused on violent or harming themes. This is a common obsession for people suffering with OCD and can cause a tremendous amount of anxiety for those experiencing the thoughts and compulsions. On this episode, I discuss what Harm OCD is, why it…
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Today’s question comes from a listener who’s afraid that they’ve been exposed to radioactive material at some point and struggles to deal with the anxiety that he might develop cancer or otherwise harm his family. This is a struggle for a lot of people who are concerned with environmental contaminants…
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Two questions from two different listeners. One, should they start dating knowing they have SO-OCD, or should they hold off until they sort it all out? Question two, OCD has them in a bind to give money to charity to save people, or to hoard money to save her own…
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On this week’s episode, I answer three questions! The first is from someone who’s partner says that love isn’t a choice, and that their partner with ROCD should leave unless they have constant strong feelings. Next, I answer a listener’s questions about breaking up a relationship because of the guilt…
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Psychodynamic therapy and brain squirrels? This episode is a real mash up of odd brain stuff and nerdy therapy talk. First, I talk about a weird and unwanted trick my dog taught herself and how we can all learn a little something from my four-legged friend. Second, I answer a…
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Post Partum OCD, or PPOCD, is an OCD sub-type focused on harm coming to, or you harming, your child. In this episode, I talk about this rarely acknowledged form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I discuss the definition of PPOCD, the differences between Post Partum OCD and Post Partum Psychosis, stigma,…
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Episode #6 tips its hat at OCD Awareness Week, October 7th-13th. I talk about the who, what, where, when, why, and how of sharing your OCD with friends and family. If you’re wondering about whether Harm OCD includes fear of someone harming you, then you’ll be interested in the question…
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Everyone could use more information. OCD and anxiety can be confusing, to say the least. Finding good information is like finding a needle in a haystack. However, the FearCast Podcast provides useful tools and information about OCD and anxiety treatment. Additionally, I try to answer as many questions about anxiety…
Above all, the FearCast Podcast wants to connect you to the best possible treatment resources for you and your recovery journey. What I love about being a therapist is seeing lives transform! When you fully engage in treatment and say “no” to hamster-wheel rumination and emotionally set limitations, you also…