Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts, Postpartum OCD, and Practical Coping Strategies

Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts, Postpartum OCD, and Practical Coping Strategies

OCD and intrusive thoughts impact many but are often misunderstood.

Kristina Orlova, LMFT, and host of "The OCD Whisperer Podcast," shares her personal journey and evidence-based strategies to manage OCD effectively.

From differentiating OCD from anxiety to practical tips for navigating intrusive thoughts, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your mental well-being.

WE TALK ABOUT:

05:00 - Kristina shares her personal journey with OCD

07:00 - The differences between generalized anxiety and OCD

13:00 - Understanding postpartum OCD

18:00 - Coping strategies for postpartum OCD

23:00 - Practical techniques to manage intrusive thoughts

27:00 - ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) and how it helps individuals confront and reduce their OCD symptoms

31:00 - How to address rumination and spiraling thoughts

39:00 - How to focus on "what is" rather than "what if" to stay present and grounded during stressful times

48:00 - Resources and support for OCD

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