"I Think It's More Nuanced Than That"
Chris reflects on a conversation he recently had with a respected colleague. They discussed the resistance some patients/OCDers appear to have toward doing exposure therapy on their own (that is, with...
6 Dec 202213min
"Watch the Anxiety Manage Itself"
Chris discusses a therapeutic conversation he had recently with a new patient. They work through a few basic concepts, and how those concepts fit together in real-time. Feel free to reach out with any...
1 Dec 202214min
What's the Difference between Overthinking and Rumination
Chris responds to a listener: Are these symptoms even related to OCD? Following a confusing meeting with a mental health professional, she further inquires as to the difference between overthinking an...
22 Nov 202214min
Take the Next Step with OCD Straight Talk
We've all learned real skills from watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts. Some of us have earned college, and even graduate degrees in asynchronous university programs, in which we've read...
1 Nov 20223min
"Pure-O" & Mental Contamination
MAJOR OCD STRAIGHT TALK ANNOUNCEMENT coming tomorrow. Chris responds to a listener's question, and discusses the concepts of distinguishing between obsessional and ruminitive thinking in so-called "p...
31 Okt 202213min
Is One Compulsion Better than Another?
Chris responds to a patient's question, Is one compulsion better than another? Good question. The short answer is, No; but the long answer is, Yes. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might...
17 Okt 202215min
After That, What Do I Do with My Thoughts?
**Major OCD Straight Talk announcement coming November 1, 2022. Chris discusses the question of, After I stop compulsions and mental rituals (e.g., ruminating), and I stop arguing with my thoughts, wh...
4 Okt 202211min
Is Arguing with My Thoughts A Compulsion?
*** Big OCD Straight Talk Announcement coming November 1, 2022. Chris discusses a really common response OCDers have to their intrusive thoughts. The conversations we have with ourselves can often ha...
27 Sep 202214min
