MicroCompulsions: the Rituals You DON'T See
Chris discusses the reality that people fall back on the habits that they know when the anxiety-related "shit hits the fan." They're going to use the so-called "coping behaviors" with which they're fa...
10 Mai 202414min
Pull the "C" out of the OCD
Chris encourages listeners with the idea that they don't "have to" do compulsions, explaining that often people confuse intrusive thoughts and anxiety with compulsions. They in turn think they "can't"...
3 Mai 202420min
The Ultimate OCD Hack
Chris discusses the OCD and anxiety disorders hack: that thoughts and feelings following the leadership of behavioral patterns. There are a few pitfalls to keep in mind... Feel free to reach out with ...
26 Apr 202414min
OCD Straight Talk: The Backstory
Chris discusses some personal experiences that led to the launching of OCDST in March of 2020. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have to chrisleins04@gmail.com. If you've found the p...
19 Apr 202424min
Is It Objective Danger or OCD?
Chris recaps several concepts that raise the question: How do you tell the difference between OCD and objective danger? While a number of answers could be presented to the question, Chris offers two. ...
12 Apr 202417min
I Got Anxiety but Not OCD
Chris responds to an oft' repeated phrase, "Well, I have anxiety, but I don't have OCD. And for fun, he also addresses several myths and misunderstands relative to the diagnosis and treatment of the a...
5 Apr 202423min
What Causes A Relapse of OCD?
Chris discusses several ideas and studies, and works through conversations he typically has with patients at various points of the clinical process. Feel free to reach out with any questions you migh...
15 Mar 202417min
Do Intrusive Thoughts Show Up Differently for Some People?
Chris responds to a listener's question regarding how obsessions or intrusive thoughts might be experienced differently across the OCD-population. He lists kinds and categories of intrusive thoughts a...
4 Mar 202423min
