Harry Potter and OCD

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.⠀

• How vines are like OCD themes or topics.⠀
• How struggling in the vines are like compulsions.⠀
• How Herminie accommodated their OCD using a spell.⠀
• Gaining freedom by using exposure and response prevention.⠀
• What you learn by continuing to use compulsions with your OCD.⠀
• Example of how to act during an exposure.⠀ ⠀
  
  

As always, bloopers/mess ups at the end to show that none of us are perfect and never will be.⠀⠀ ⠀

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.⠀⠀