OVERCOMING OCD, BINGE EATING DISORDER, EFFECTS of COVID-19 on MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICATION | EP 69

In Episode 69 of the "Fuck the Stigma" podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Layne to dive deep into her personal journey navigating the challenges of OCD, the impact of COVID-19 on her mental health, and her path to overcoming an eating disorder. Layne shares candidly about how her need for control influenced her struggles and how she’s found ways to heal and thrive. Join us for this heartfelt conversation as we break down the stigmas surrounding mental health and eating disorders, while gaining insights into resilience, self-awareness, and recovery. Episode Highlights | 1:10 - Layne being diagnosed with OCD 2:41 - Covid’s Affect on Layne’s Mental Health 6:49 - How she got diagnosed & Rituals 16:43 - What is OCD treatment like? 20:26 - What does your OCD look like today? 22:37 - Did people struggle with anxiety just as much back then as we do now? 26:20 - Back to OCD today 31:19 - Layne’s Experience with an Eating Disorder 35:14 - Eating Disorder Treatment process & Grasping Control 39:08 - Medications 40:50 - Timeframe & Layne’s feelings about it 45:18 - Layne’s relationship with food today 51:06 - What would you say to someone struggling ? FTS Medication Assistance Program | Apply today : https://www.fthestigma.com/pages/rx-assistance Donate to support! : https://www.fthestigma.com/pages/donate FTS PODCAST LINKS : Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bac Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health. Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree… #fthestigma #podcast FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSITE | https://fthestigma.com/ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/fukthestigma X | https://twitter.com/fuck_thestigma TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigma APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fck-the-stigma/id1691599224 SPOTIFY PODCAST | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ! | https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma