Is Pure O Real?You may have heard the term "Pure O". People say this is where an individual will have excessive intrusive thoughts without observable outward compulsions. Does Pure O actually exist? There may be some confusion with this. Let's go through how Pure O | Pure OCD is described and what treatment would look like for it. DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ Does Pure OCD Exist?Is Pure OCD Real?
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OCD Is A BabyI often think of OCD being a spoiled child. It's relentless; it doesn't seem to want to give up. I want to teach you some tricks to get your OCD to calm down and be less intrusive. It's a simple concept but tough to implement time after time. Topics discussed: 👉How your OCD is a winey baby 👉Why OCD is relentless 👉How “No Thanks” can be effective. 👉The power of using ‘maybe, maybe not” with your OCD. 👉How to teach your OCD that you’re not giving in. 👉How to take power away from your OCD. 👉Respond to your OCD the same way. DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ OCD is a spoiled childHow to respond to your OCDHow To Do Exposure and Response Prevention With A ChildThis video was very unplanned, but the opportunity came to show how to use exposure and response prevention with a child. My 1-year-old was very unsure about the fast-moving clouds outside. Instead of accommodating, we choose to do an exposure. 👉Let's go through what an exposure looks like for a child. Even a 1-year-old. 👉How to do an exposure with a child. 👉How to not accommodate an anxious child. 👉How to use mindfulness with a child. 👉How to recognize when a child is anxious. It is important for children to learn that their brains can send false danger signals. Remember, when it comes to your OCD and anxiety; it is your job to "Face The Unknown". ⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ ERP with a childERP with a 1 year oldHow To Be More Successful With Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Exposure and response prevention can be tricky sometimes. It can be tough to even remember what to do and when to do it. Let's go through some tips and tricks you can use to help you be more successful with exposure and response prevention for OCD.⠀ ⠀ Topics discussed:⠀ 👉What kind of mindset you may need to be more successful. ⠀ 👉Create a mindset that helps you ask for reassurance less. ⠀ 👉Today, I am the person that.....⠀ 👉Riding the wave of anxiety.⠀ 👉How to keep your mindset throughout the day.⠀ ⠀ What would your "Today I am the person that...." statement look like? Comment below!⠀ ⠀ Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".⠀ ⠀⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional. Do exposures better for OCDExposure mindset for OCDWhat Contamination OCD Actually Looks LikeWe see what contamination OCD looks like on TV, but is it accurate? For those who suffer with this type of OCD; they can suffer greatly. Unlike what they show on TV, It isn't a "funny" or corky thing. Let's go through what contamination OCD looks like and what the treatment is. Topics discussed: 👉What contamination looks like. 👉The "feeling" of contamination. 👉Bad luck as a contaminant. 👉Thoughts are a contaminant. 👉Setting guidelines for washing hands. 👉Compulsions with contamination OCD. 👉Reassurance seeking with contamination OCD. 👉How contamination OCD looks different on TV. 👉The "Just In Case" traps. 👉How we treat contamination OCD. DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ Treatment for contamination ocdContamination OCD therapistHow To Do Treatment For HOCD
The treatment for Homosexual OCD/Sexual Orientation OCD can be really tough. Let's go over what the treatment looks like for HOCD/SOOCD. Many believe that someone who struggles with this is just in denial. This can exacerbate symptoms. I want us to change this perception and the evidenced-based treatment for this subset of OCD. ⠀
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As always, bloopers/mess ups at the end to show that none of us are perfect and never will be.⠀⠀ ⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ Stop Competing With Your OCD
OCD is LOUD! It tries to rattle you and the more you "fight" or try to make sense of it the more it becomes louder. Both competing to see who wins or who can be the loudest. Instead of competing what if you tried being quieter?⠀
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Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".⠀ ⠀⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀⠀ Harry Potter and OCD
There are many scenes in Harry Potter that can show how OCD works without knowing it. ⠀ A scene with the devil's snare shows OCD, compulsions, and the struggle.⠀ ⠀
Devil's Snare is an extremely dangerous plant that will, as suggested by its name, ensnare wizards when disturbed. It strangles those who approach it by wrapping them in its tendrils.⠀ ⠀ Topics discussed:⠀⠀ Comparing OCD to the Devil's snare from Harry Potter.⠀
Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".⠀ ⠀⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀⠀
Scrupulosity is a beast but did you know there is REAL treatment. Scrupulosity can make people believe that they are bad people, that they are sinning, that are never good enough. Let's go through the only evidence-based treatment for the subset of OCD; Scrupulosity. ⠀
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As always, bloopers/mess ups at the end to show that none of us are perfect and never will be.⠀ ⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀ How To Do Treatment For ScrupulosityScrupulosity TreatmentTreatment For Moral ScrupulosityHow to ACT like OCD has no power
When someone uses exposure and response prevention and are facing their fears; they essentially are acting like the perceived fear/threat doesn't matter. Thus taking power away from it. I have individuals pretend they are in acting or in film school. It is time to do their final project in front of the class. You have to prove that the fear you are facing through ERP does not scare you. Depending on how you act, facial expressions, body language and the effort you put into it; would they believe you? What grade would you get for your final project?
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